Monday, October 22, 2012

The Linguist’s Calendar: October 22



October 22

International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) is celebrated this day since 1998. Among the organizations behind the event are the seemingly incompatible International Fluency Association and the International Stuttering Association.

1793: The city of Strasbourg orders the burning of all literature in Hebrew.

1978: In the Unites States, the Court Interpreters Act is passed. Hereby, even long-time citizens of the country are allowed a certified interpreter if necessary.

 

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