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Today in History

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SUBJECT [Today in history] Oct 17
DATE 2018-10-17
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On this day in 1987, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is commemorated for the first time in Paris, France. The day is officially designated by the United Nations after the death of Father Joseph Wresinski, founder of the nonprofit organization International Movement ATD Fourth World that aims towards eradication of chronic poverty.