Friend's Day is observed every July 20 in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, celebrating the importance of friendship. The holiday was initiated by Dr. Enrique Ernesto Febbraro and is linked to the historic event of the first man landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969. The origins of Friend's Day trace back to Paraguay, where it was established in 1958. Although there were proposals to move the holiday to July 19 or July 24 after the death of Argentinian cartoonist Roberto Fontanarrosa in 2007, these suggestions were not accepted, and the celebration remains on July 20. Other Latin American countries also observe Friend's Day, but the date varies by nation. This cultural holiday emphasizes the value of friendships and the bonds people share.