Born on June 15
Global Wind Day
Catch the breeze, feel the power.
Next: June 15, 2027
Where it comes from
Global Wind Day began in Europe. On 15 June 2007 the European Wind Energy Association, now WindEurope, launched the first European Wind Day, with 62 events in 22 countries and a working-size wind turbine raised on a roundabout in the heart of Brussels' European quarter.
How it's celebrated
Wind farms open their gates for tours, and wind energy associations, schools and communities run exhibitions, workshops, talks and family days. When the day first went global, events ranged from regattas and sports contests to theatre shows.
Did you know
At the 2007 launch in Brussels, the EU energy commissioner could not break the ceremonial bottle of champagne against the turbine until two children helped him.
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