19th November 2006 is world day of remembrance for road traffic victims
Initiated by RoadPeace in 1993, the third Sunday in November each year is now recognised by the UN as the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. www.roadpeace.org/support/worldday.html
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