Buckinghamshire Day is observed in Buckinghamshire, England, every July 29. This holiday commemorates the first Stoke Mandeville Games, which took place on July 29, 1948, and are considered the predecessor of the Paralympic Games. The event was organized by Ludwig Guttmann, a neurologist who established the National Spinal Injuries Center at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The games were initially held for disabled war veterans and have since evolved into an international competition, now known as the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports World Games. Buckinghamshire Day was declared in 2015 to celebrate the county’s connection to the Paralympic Movement, highlighting its historical significance and the pride of its residents in this legacy. The county is known for its high quality of life and economic development, making the celebration particularly meaningful.