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The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965.

In January 1974, 12 May was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Each year, International Council of Nurses prepares and distributes the International Nurses' Day Kit.The kit contains educational and public information materials, for use by nurses everywhere.