It's also the most important date in the calendar of cannabis activism, with rallies and marches taking place worldwide in favour of the decriminalisation of marijuana.
Odd, when you consider that over half of all Brits are in favour of the decriminalisation of cannabis – a drug reportedly less harmful than aspirin, nicotine or alcohol – which in itself could make the UK billions of pounds per year.
Previously, Nicola Sturgeon has said that she is "not in favour of general decriminalisation" when it comes to cannabis, although does believe that "there is a specific case for medicinal use".
The rest of it is just as specious, propping up a set of laws that were clearly racist in intent and have continually produced racist outcomes, even as the author insists he favours a modest form of decriminalisation and is aware of the racial element to prohibition.
Every day, it seems another high-profile politician in the region comes out in favour of change, whether it's decriminalisation or complete legalisation.
Portugal is the prime example of decriminalisation.
Officially, however, ministers remain resistant to the idea of decriminalisation.
Last month, thousands marched through Dublin in support of decriminalisation.
