World Rabies Day (WRD) is just a year old-the inaugural event was held last September-but in just a year it has touched the lives of people in over 180 countries. Its message is simple; prevent rabies in humans. This year WRD is Sept. 28. Rabies is still a major threat worldwide. It kills over 55,000 people every year around the world and in the United States one to two people die annually. This year, U.S.