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International Customs Day: A Day to Celebrate Trade and Cooperation You might not have heard of it, but International Customs Day is a real holiday, celebrated on January 26th every year! It's a day to recognize the crucial role that customs play in facilitating international trade and cooperation. Today, we're going to dive into the history and traditions surrounding this important day. A Brief History In 1952, the International Customs Cooperation Council (ICC) was established, with the goal of promoting international cooperation and standardization in customs procedures. Later, in 1983, the ICC was renamed the World Customs Organization (WCO). Today, the WCO has 183 member countries and is the primary body responsible for developing and implementing global customs standards. On January 26th, 1983, the WCO officially designated the day as International Customs Day . The first celebration was held in 1984, with the theme "Clean Up and Facilitate Trade". Since...