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Air Force Day (US)(1907)

American Adventures Month

American Artist Appreciation Month (1928)

American Artist Appreciation Month (1928)

Army Day (CN)(1927)

Back-to-School Month

Back-to-School Month

Beer Day, Intl.

Black August (1971)

Black Business Month

Blueberry Month, Ntl. (CA)

Boomers Making a Difference Month

Braham Pie Day (US-MN)

Breastfeeding Month, Ntl.

Breastfeeding Month, Ntl.

Breastfeeding Week, World

Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (PH)(1878/1944)

Catfish Month, Ntl.

Cheerleading Safety Month

Child Support Awareness Month

Childfree Day, Intl.

Children's Eye Health and Safety Month

Children's Vision and Learning Month

Cinemalaya (PH)

Civility Month, Ntl.

Clown Week, Intl.

Confederation Day, (CH)(1291)

Cupcake Month, Ntl. (AU)

Czech Festival, Ntl (US-NE)

Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month

Dogust, Universal Shelter Dog Birthday

Edinburgh International Fringe Festival (UK)

EFT Tapping Month, Intl.

Eye Exam Month, Ntl.

Family Fun Month

Flu Season Peak, Southern

Gastroparesis Awareness Month

Girlfriends Day, Ntl.

Goat Cheese Month, Ntl.

Golf Month, Ntl.

Great Cycle Challenge (CA)

Hair Loss Awareness Month

Happiness Happens Month

Immunization Awareness Month, Ntl.

Independence Day, (BJ)(1960)

Jeans for Genes Day (AU)

Lughnasadh

Lung Cancer Awareness Day

Mahjong Day, Ntl.

Medic Alert® Awareness Month, World

Miami Spice (US-FL)

Minden Day (UK)(1759)

Minority Donor Awareness Day, Ntl.

Minority Donor Awareness Month

Moon—First Quarter

Motorsports Awareness Month

Neurosurgery Outreach Month (US/CA/MX)

Panini Month, Ntl.

Peach Month

Pirate Month, Int.

Psoriasis Awareness Month

Raspberry Cream Pie Day, Ntl.

Rawgust

Read-a-Romance Month

Relationship Awareness Month

Respect for Parents Day, Ntl.

Romance Awareness Month

Rounds Resounding Day

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (UK)

Rye and Triticale Month

Sandwich Month, Ntl.

Scout Scarf Day, World (1907)

Shabbat Chazon (J)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

Sturgis Rally (US-SD)

Summer Sun Safety Month

Tall Timber Days (US-MN)

Tradies National Health Month (AU)

Twins Days, Ntl. (US-OH)

Velociraptor Attack Prevention Month

Vision and Learning Month, Children's

Water Balloon Day, Ntl.

Water Quality Month

Wellness Month, Ntl.

What Will be Your Legacy? Month

Women's Month, (ZA)(1956)

World Wide Web Day, (1990)

Black Pound Day (UK)

Coloring Book Day, Nt.

Disk Golf Day, Ntl.

Dog Surfing Championships, World

Fancy Farm Picnic (US-KY)

Feast of Our Lady of Angels (CR)

Hangover Day, Intl.

Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Ntl.

Jamaican Patty Day

Jazz, Satchmo Summerfest (US-LA)(1901)

Mead Day

Mustard Day, Ntl.

National Day, St. Elias Day (MK)(1903)

Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day, Intl. (1944)

Social Media Holiday, Intl.

Tish'a B'Av (J)

Armed Forces Day (GQ)(1979)

Assistance Dog Week, Intl.

Doll Day, Ntl.

EOS Awareness Week, Ntl. (AU)

Exercise with Your Children Week

Family Day, American

Farmers' Market Week, Ntl.

Friendship Day, World (IN/US)

Grab Some Nuts Day

Health Center Week, Ntl.

Independence Day, (NE)(1960)

Jousting, Torneo della Quintana (IT)

Pidjiguiti Martyrs' Day (GW )(1959)

Psychic Week

Sisters' Day, Ntl.

Stop on Red Week, Ntl.

Watermelon Day, Ntl.

Alopecia Month for Women, Intl

Amazon Prime Day

American Grown Flower Month

Anti-boredom Month, Ntl.

Apartheid Wall, Month Against the (2004)

Baked Beans Month

Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, Intl

Bioterrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness Month

Bison Month, Ntl.

Black Family Month, Ntl.

Blueberry Month, Ntl.

Born Free Cat Nap

Cell Phone Courtesy Month, Ntl.

Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness-Prevention Month, Ntl.

Culinary Arts Month, Ntl.(1929)

Deli Salad Month, Ntl.

Disabilities Dignity (Pride) Month

Doghouse Repairs Month, Ntl.

Dry July (AU)

Eggplant Month, Ntl.

Family Golf Month

Family Reunion Month

Fibroid Awareness Month

Fragile X Awareness Month

Grilling Month, Ntl.

Group B Strep Awareness Month, Intl.

Herbal Prescription Awareness Month

Horseradish Month, Ntl

Hot Dog Month, Ntl.

Ice Cream Month, Ntl.

Irrigation Month, Smart

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month (US)

Kindergarten Month, Get Ready for

Lost Pet Prevention Month, Ntl

Make a Difference for Children Month

Minority Mental Health Month

Parks and Recreation Month, Ntl.

Pet Hydration Awareness Month, Ntl.

Picnic Month, Ntl.

Plastic Free July

Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month, Ntl.

Social Wellness Month

Solar Cycle 25 Maximum

Ultraviolet (U.V.) Safety Month

Unlucky Weddings Month

Vehicle Theft Protection Month, Ntl.

Velociraptor Awareness Month, Intl.

Watermelon Month, Ntl.

Wheat Month

Women's Motorcycle Month

Three Weeks (J)

Pan African Historical Festival (PANAFEST) (GH)

Ohio State Fair, Columbus (US-OH)

Cowes Week (UK)

Soma Nomaoi (JP)

Donate Life Week (AU)

Earth Enters Global Boiling Stage (2023)

Hepatitis Day, World

Hurricane Supplication Day (VI/VG)

Independence Day, (PE)(1821)

King's Birthday (TH)(1952)

Milk Chocolate Day, Ntl.

Nature Conservation Day, World

Waterpark Day, Ntl.

WWI Begins (1914)

Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day

Lasagna Day, Ntl.

Lipstick Day, Intl.

Nag Panchami (H)

Olsok Eve (NO)(1030)

Rain Day, Ntl. (US-PA)

Tiger Day, Intl

Cheesecake Day, Ntl.

Father-in-Law Day, Ntl.

Friendship, Intl. Day of

Human Trafficking, World Day Against

Independence Day, (VU)(1980)

Whistleblower Appreciation Day, Ntl. (1778)

Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival (US-IL)(1931)

Chili Dog Day, Ntl.

Earth Overshoot Day

Lollapalooza, Chicago (US-IL)

Lughnasadh, North

Lumberjack World Championships (US-WI)

Musikfest (US-PA)

Mutt's Day, Ntl.

Patent Day (1790)

Rangers Day, World

Raspberry Cake Day, Ntl.

Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day

Wisconsin State Fair (US-WI)

Midnight Sun (NO)

Velociraptor Awareness Month, Intl.

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Sarcoma Awareness Month

Corn Month, Ntl.

Year of Mission (C)

9-9-9 Emergency Number Established (1937)

Alopecia Month for Women, Intl

Amazon Prime Day

American Grown Flower Month

Anti-boredom Month, Ntl.

Apartheid Wall, Month Against the (2004)

Baked Beans Month

Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, Intl

Bioterrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness Month

Bison Month, Ntl.

Black Family Month, Ntl.

Blueberry Month, Ntl.

Born Free Cat Nap

Bronchiectasis Day, World

Canada Day (CA)(1867)

Cell Phone Courtesy Month, Ntl.

Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness-Prevention Month, Ntl.

Culinary Arts Month, Ntl.(1929)

Deli Salad Month, Ntl.

Disabilities Dignity (Pride) Month

Doghouse Repairs Month, Ntl.

Dry July (AU)

Eggplant Month, Ntl.

Family Golf Month

Family Reunion Month

Fibroid Awareness Month

Fragile X Awareness Month

Gingersnap Day, Ntl.

Grilling Month, Ntl.

Group B Strep Awareness Month, Intl.

Herbal Prescription Awareness Month

Hong Kong Autonomy Revoked, (CN)(2020)

Horseradish Month, Ntl

Hot Dog Month, Ntl.

Ice Cream Flavors Day, Creative

Ice Cream Month, Ntl.

Independence Day, (BI) (1962)

Independence Day, (RW) (1962)

Independence Day, (SO)(1960)

Irrigation Month, Smart

Joke Day, Intl.

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month (US)

Kindergarten Month, Get Ready for

La Semana de la Dulzura (AR)

Liberation Day (SR)(1863)

Lost Pet Prevention Month, Ntl

Make a Difference for Children Month

Minority Mental Health Month

National Day, (SO) (1960)

Parks and Recreation Month, Ntl.

Pet Hydration Awareness Month, Ntl.

Pet, ID Your Pet Day

Picnic Month, Ntl.

Plastic Free July

Postage Stamp Day (1847)

Postal Workers Day (1847)

Republic Day (GH)(1960)

Resolution Renewal Day

Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month, Ntl.

Sir Seretse Khama Day (BW)(1921)

Social Wellness Month

Solar Cycle 25 Maximum

Tom Sawyer Days, Ntl.(US-MO)

Ultraviolet (U.V.) Safety Month

Unity Day, (ZM)

Unlucky Weddings Month

Vehicle Theft Protection Month, Ntl.

Velociraptor Awareness Month, Intl.

Watermelon Month, Ntl.

Wheat Month

Women's Motorcycle Month

Zip Code Day (1963)

Anisette Day, Ntl.

Eastport Old Home Week (US-ME)

I Forgot Day

Made in the USA Day

Mid-Year Point

Moon—First Quarter

Ommegang Pageant (BE)

UEFA EURO, Women (CH)

UFO Day, World (1942)

Air Conditioning Appreciation Days

Aphelion Day

Beer, Organic Craft Brewfest, Portland (US-OR)

Chocolate Wafer Day, Ntl.

Dog Days of Summer

Eat Your Beans Day, Ntl.

Fried Clam Day, Ntl. (1916)

Mirror Day, Compliment Your

Plastic Bag Free Day, Intl.

Rock Day, Drop a, Intl.

Seabird Day, World (1844)

Stay out of the Sun Day

Barbecued Spareribs Day, Ntl.

Caesar Salad Day, Ntl.

Calgary Stampede (CA-AB)

Country Music Day, Ntl.

Filipino-American Friendship Day (1946)

Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Day

Independence Day (US)(1776)

Meat Day, Independence From

Stock Exchange Holiday (NYSE Closed)

Wife Carrying Championships, Intl. (FI)

Apple Turnover Day, Ntl.

Ashura (M)

Bikini Day (1946)

Black Pound Day (UK)

Cooperatives, Intl. Day of

Environment Day, World

Graham Cracker Day, Ntl. (1794)

Hop-a-Park Day

Independence Day, (CV)(1975)

Independence Day, (DZ)(1962)

Independence Day, (VE)(1811)

Nude Recreation Week

Parkash (S)(1595)

Pet Remembrance Day (UK)

Tour de France (FR)

Workaholics Day, Ntl.

Be Nice to New Jersey Week

Build-a-Scarecrow Day

Devshayani Ekadashi (H)

Farriers Week, Ntl.

Fried Chicken Day, Ntl.

Grand Prix of Great Britain (UK)

Hand Rolled Day, Ntl.

Independence Day, (KM)(1975)

Jan Hus Day, (CZ)(1415)

Kissing Day, World (UK).

Kupala Night

NAIDOC Week (AU)

Republic Day, (MW)(1964)

Running of the Bulls (ES)

Sebeiba Festival (DZ)

Shark Week

Statehood Day, (LT)(1253)

Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day

Therapeutic Recreation Week, Ntl. (US)

Zoonosis Day, World

7-7 London Bombing (2005)

Bonza Bottler Day™, Intl

Caribbean Day (1973)

Childhood Obesity Week (UK)

Chocolate Day, World

Dive Bar Day, Ntl.

Father-Daughter Take A Walk Together Day

Forgiveness Day, Global

Great British Pea Week

Heroes Day, (ZM)

Independence Day, (SB)(1978)

Injury Prevention Day, Ntl.(CA)

Kiswahili Language Day, World

Macaroni Day, Ntl.

NHS Sustainability Day (UK)

Saba-Saba Day, (TZ)(1954)

Strawberry Sundae Day, Ntl.

Take Your Kids to the Golf Course Week, National (CA)

Tammuz (J)

Tanabata (JP)

Tell the Truth Day

Tynwald Day (IM/UK)

Cow Appreciation Day

Math 2.0 Day

Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day, Ntl.

Pen Power Day (1972)

Portfolio Day, Ntl.

SCUD Day (Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama)

Space Shuttle Final Flight (2011)

Tea Party, SPANA World

Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day, Ntl.

Independence Day, (AR)(1816)

Independence Day, South Sudan (SS) (2011)

Martyrdom of the Bab (1850)

Sugar Cookie Day, Ntl.

Youth Day, (MA)(1929)

Clerihew Day, Intl. (UK)(1875)

Don't Step on a Bee Day

Guru Purnima (H)

Independence Day, (BS)(1973)

Kitten Day, Ntl.

Moon—Full

Piña Colada Day

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

All American Pet Photo Day

Blueberry Muffin Day, Ntl.

Bowdler's Day (UK) (1754)

Buddhist Lent (B) (Vassa)

Cheer Up the Lonely Day

Collector Car Appreciation Day

Make Your Own Sundae Day

Mojito Day, Ntl.

Motorcycle Day, Ntl.

Paper Bag Day, Intl. (1871)

Population Day, World (1987)

Rainier Cherry Day, Ntl.

Slurpee Day

Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament (US-CA)

Srebrenica Genocide, International Day of Reflection for (1995)

Bagelfest, Mattoon (US-IL)

Bald Is In Day

Bridal Sale Event, Ntl (US/CA/MX)

Carver Day

Civil Disobedience Thoreau, Intl. (1817)

Eat Your Jell-O Day, Ntl.

Independence Day, (KI)(1979)

Independence Day, (ST )(1975)

Jousting, Torneo della Quintana (IT)

Night of Nights (US-CA)(1999)

Orangemen's Day (UK)(1690)

Pecan Pie Day

People with Different Colored Eyes Day (Heterochromia Iridium)

Sand and Dust Storms, Intl. Day on Combating

Simplicity Day (1817)

Skinny Dip Day, Intl.

Wayne Nebraska Chicken Day (US-NE)

Barbershop Music Day (1945)

Beans and Franks Day

Beef Tallow Day, Ntl.

British Open (Golf)(UK)

Diabetes Awareness Week (AU)

Embrace your Geekness Day

Fool's Paradise Day

French Fries Day, Ntl.

Gruntled Workers Day

Night Watch (FR) (1789)

Nitrogen Ice Cream Day (1909)

Sports Cliché Week

Statehood Day, (ME) (1878)

Tammuz, Fast of (J)(70AD)

Three Weeks (J)

Bastille Day (FR/MF) (1789)

Battle of the Boyne Holiday (UK)(1690)

Butterfly Count, Big (UK)

Grand Marnier Day, Ntl.

Mac and Cheese Day, Ntl.

Non-binary People's Day

Nude Day, Intl.

Orca Day, World (2002)

Pandemonium Day

Sankashti Chaturthi (H)

Shark Awareness Day

Town Criers Day, Intl.

Arctic Sea Ice Day

Be a Dork Day

Canada Day, Ntl. Respect for (US)

Couch Potato Day (1976)

Give Something Away Day, Ntl.

Gummi Worm Day, Ntl.

Horses Day, I Love, Ntl

MLB All Star Game (US-TX)

Pet Fire Safety Day

Saint Swithin's Day (UK)(971 AD)

Tapioca Pudding (Frog Spawn) Day

Youth Skills Day, World

Cherry Day, Ntl. (UK)

Corn Fritter Day, Ntl.

Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award (ESPY)(US-CA)

Pan African Historical Festival (PANAFEST) (GH)

Personal Chef's Day, Ntl.

Savan (S)

Snake Day, World

Take Your Poet to Work Day

21 to Drink Day (1984)

Constitution Day (KR)(1948)

Customer, Get to Know Your Customer Day Q3

Day of Joy (NI)(1979)

Emoji Day, World (2002)

Lottery Day, Ntl.

Luis Muñoz Rivera Day (US-PR)(1859)

Peach Ice Cream Day

Perseid Meteor Shower

Tattoo Day, Ntl.

Wrong Way Corrigan Day (1938)

Yellow Pigs Day

Caviar Day, Ntl.

Constitution Day (UY)(1830)

Loiza Aldea Fiesta (US-PR)

Lollapalooza, Paris (FR)

Moon—Third Quarter

Nelson Mandela Day, Intl. (ZA)(1918)

Restless Leg Syndrome Education and Awareness Week

Robin Hood Festival, Sherwood, (US-OR)

Sour Candy Day, Ntl.

Tomorrowland (BE)

WC Handy Blues Music Festival (US-AL)

Bannack Days (US-MT)

Chincoteague Pony Swim (US-VA)

Daiquiri Day, Ntl.

Feast of the Redeemer (IT)(1577)

Fiddling Championships, Louisiana (US-LA)

Flitch Day, Ntl. (UK)

Liberation Day (NI)(1979)

Moth Week, Ntl.

Robin Hood, Nottingham Archery Tournament and Festival (UK)

Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day, Ntl.

Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves" Day

Women's Dive Day

Woodie Wagon Day, Ntl.

Cake Day, Intl.

Captive Nations Week (1959)

Chess Day, Intl. (1924)

Ice Cream Day, Ntl.

Independence Day, (CO)(1810)

Lollipop Day, Ntl.

Moon Landing Day (1969)

Ugly Truck Day, Ntl.

Women in Baseball Week

Chessboxing Day, Intl

Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, Ntl.

Craft for Your Local Shelters Day, Ntl.

Doghouse Day, Get Out of the, Ntl.

Hemingway Day (1899)

Independence Day, (BE)(1831)

Junk Food Day, Ntl.

Kamika Ekadashi (H)

Liberation Day (US-GU)(1944)

Marine/Oceans Day (JP)

Miri-Piri Day (S)

No Pet Store Puppies Day

Pain Week (AU)

Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Hammock Day, Ntl.

Penuche Fudge Day, Ntl.

Pi Approximation Day

Ratcatcher's Day (1376)

Spoonerism Day (UK)(1844)

Utoeya Massacre (NO)(2011)

Gorgeous Grandma Day

Hot Dog Day, Ntl. (US/CA/AU/UK)

Hot Enough for Ya'? Day

Marine Week, Ntl. (UK)

Ohio State Fair, Columbus (US-OH)

Parkash (S)(1656)

Rauchbier Day (DE)(1635)

Renaissance Day, (OM) (1970)

Revolution Day, (EG)(1952)

Vanilla Ice Cream Day

Amelia Earhart Day (1897)

Comic-con, San Diego, Intl. (US-CA)

Cousins Day, Ntl.

Drive-Thru Day, Ntl. (1951)

Intern Day, Ntl.

Moon—New

Mormon Pioneer Day (1847)

Premios Juventud

Refreshment Day, Ntl.

Shravana Amavasya (H)

Tell an Old Joke Day

Thermal Engineer Day, Ntl.

Av (J)

Carousel Day, Ntl. (1871)

Constitution Day (US-PR)(1952)

Culinarians Day (1929)

Drowning Prevention Day, World

Elevator Day, Ntl. Talk in an

Fuji Rock Festival (JP)

Get Gnarly Day, Ntl.

Grand Prix of Belgium (BE)

Guanacaste Day, (CR)(1824)

Hire a Veteran Day, Ntl.

Jabotinsky Day (IL)

Jazz Festival, Black Sea (GE)

Needle Day, Thread the

Newport Folk Festival (US-RI)

Polysexual and Polyromantic Visibility Day

Republic Day, (TN)(1957)

Saint James Day (ES)

Sravana (H)

System Administrator Appreciation Day

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

Americans with Disabilities Act, (1990)

Aunt and Uncle Day

Carpe Diem, (All or Nothing) Day

Coffee Milkshake Day, Ntl

Cowboy Day, Ntl.

Cowes Week (UK)

Curaçao Day, (CW)(1499)

Dance Day, Ntl.

Independence Day, (LR)(1847)

Independence Day, (MV)(1965)

Mangrove Day, Intl.

National Day, (CU)(1953)

Safar (M)

Soma Nomaoi (JP)

Aunties and Godmother's Day, Ntl.

Bagpipe Appreciation Day

Barbie-in-a-Blender Day, Ntl.

Donate Life Week (AU)

Hariyali Teej (H)

Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Ntl. (1953)

Love is Kind Day, Ntl.

Parent's Day, Ntl.

Scotch Day, Intl. (1494)

Sleepyhead Day (FI)

Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day

Walk on Stilts Day

Earth Enters Global Boiling Stage (2023)

Hepatitis Day, World

Hurricane Supplication Day (VI/VG)

Independence Day, (PE)(1821)

King's Birthday (TH)(1952)

Milk Chocolate Day, Ntl.

Nature Conservation Day, World

Waterpark Day, Ntl.

WWI Begins (1914)

Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day

Lasagna Day, Ntl.

Lipstick Day, Intl.

Nag Panchami (H)

Olsok Eve (NO)(1030)

Rain Day, Ntl. (US-PA)

Tiger Day, Intl

Cheesecake Day, Ntl.

Father-in-Law Day, Ntl.

Friendship, Intl. Day of

Human Trafficking, World Day Against

Independence Day, (VU)(1980)

Whistleblower Appreciation Day, Ntl. (1778)

Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival (US-IL)(1931)

Chili Dog Day, Ntl.

Earth Overshoot Day

Lollapalooza, Chicago (US-IL)

Lughnasadh, North

Lumberjack World Championships (US-WI)

Musikfest (US-PA)

Mutt's Day, Ntl.

Patent Day (1790)

Rangers Day, World

Raspberry Cake Day, Ntl.

Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day

Wisconsin State Fair (US-WI)

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)(MO)

Ashadha (H)

Cherry Festival, Ntl (US-MI)

Fireworks Safety Months

Fruit Fly Frenzy

Harh (S)

Montreal International Jazz Festival (CA-QC)

Muharram (M)

Roskilde Festival (DK)

Tire Safety Week, Ntl.

Viking Games, Frederikssund (DK)

Wimbledon (UK)

Midnight Sun (NO)

Velociraptor Awareness Month, Intl.

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Naadam (MN)(1921/1990)

Queen Sonja's Day (NO)(1937)

Agitágueda Art Festival (PT)

Sarcoma Awareness Month

Corn Month, Ntl.

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Locate an Old Friend Day: September 20

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Throughout life, we meet people, and others disappear from our lives. Yet, most of us think occasionally of the people no longer a part of our life. Look up an Old Friend Day is your opportunity to reconnect with the people you've known and with whom you have lost touch. Search social media, old yearbooks, google, and do whatever it takes. Reconnecting is a blessing enjoyed by all.
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20
Sep

Oktoberfest (DE): September 20 – October 5

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Oktoberfest is the world's largest beer festival. This two-week event starts the third week of September and ends the first week of October. However, the festival may be extended if German Reunification Day occurs after the end of Oktoberfest. Every year, more than 6 million people attend. Apart from chugging beer, this festival showcases amusement rides, traditional German food, and games. The first Oktoberfest occurred on October 12, 1810, and celebrated the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen.
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20
Sep

Pepperoni Pizza Day, Ntl.: September 20

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Pizza is beloved worldwide, but the first pepperoni pizza, the most popular pie, officially appeared on the scene in New Haven, Connecticut's restaurant, The Spot, in 1950. True, it may have existed before this (most likely in New York City). Pepperoni isn't an Italian old-world invention. Instead, it's the Italian-American version of salami and gets its red color from the spice paprika. The sausage first appeared during WWI in the delis of New York City's Little Italy, popularized by soldiers. The pepperoni was affordable to the working class, didn't require special handling, and tended to stay good for some time without refrigeration. National Pepperoni Pizza Day has appeared on the internet over the past decade, and we cannot track the reason for September 20 as the date. However, pizza restaurants have embraced the day nationwide. Because of this, you'll find great deals on pepperoni pizza today, if not for the next week or month. The closest organization to a sponsor is Marco's Old World Pizza. The chain starts its 920 Movement on 9/20 and celebrates Pepperoni Pizza Day through Pizza Month in October with specials.
Africa
20
Sep

Punch Day, Ntl.: September 20

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National Punch Day honors the five ingredients making up a traditional punch beverage: rum, lemon, sugar, water, and tea. First introduced by British sailors of the East India Company as a beer alternative in the 17h century, the popularity of the punch quickly spread to other countries. The word punch comes from the Hindi word "panch" or "five." The original drink was called "pantsch." Today punch is usually associated with fruit juices blended in a non-alcoholic cocktail or as a flavored sugar drink for children. Best way to celebrate today? Try the original version and take a taste journey back in time.
Africa
20
Sep

Puppy Mill Awareness Day: September 20

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The ASPCA defines a puppy mill "as a large-scale commercial dog breeding operation that places profit over the wellbeing of its dogs—who are often severely neglected—and acts without regard to responsible breeding practices." Puppy mills differ from accredited breeders who give their animals complete care. Puppy mills became prevalent after World War II when regular food crops were challenging to grow, and promoting puppies became profitable. Female dogs become impregnated at every opportunity in a puppy mill with little recovery time between litters. Once they are physically depleted and can no longer reproduce, they're usually killed. Puppy Mill Awareness Day is about ending the practice of mass breeding for a profit with little or no care for the animal's wellbeing.
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20
Sep

Red Panda Day, Intl: September 20

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The world population of red pandas has fallen to less than 2500 in the wild, and these unique bears continue to be an endangered species. Native to Nepal, International Red Panda Day seeks to increase appreciation of these beautiful animals and push for their continued conservation. Check with your local zoo or school for event details. Always the 3rd Saturday in September.
Africa
20
Sep

University Sport, International Day of: September 20

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UNESCO's International Day of University Sport, officially proclaimed on November 13, 2015, and celebrated annually on September 20, is a day dedicated to recognizing the role and value of sports in higher education. The initiative, led by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), aims to promote sports to create a bridge between universities and their local communities, fostering peace and well-being. The day's celebration aligns with UNESCO's broader goals of supporting physical education and sports to promote health, education, development, and peace. It underscores the power of university sports to enhance student experiences, contribute to academic achievements, foster diversity, and improve social inclusion and gender equality. The purpose of the International Day of University Sport is multifaceted: it encourages universities to celebrate the importance of sports in education by organizing sporting, cultural, and educational activities. These activities unite students, university staff, and local community members to participate in and enjoy sports, strengthen community ties, and promote healthy lifestyles. The day includes worldwide events focusing on sports competitions, workshops, forums, and community outreach programs.
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21
Sep

Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable Pet Week: September 21-27

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Many factors can make a pet seem “less adoptable.” Superstition, fear, age, poor reputation, wounds, handicap, illness, and size are each factors that contribute. However, just because a pet is unique doesn’t mean he or she wouldn’t make an excellent pet. 99% of shelters and rescue groups in the Petfinder system have housed these harder-to-place pets. These “less-adoptable” pets wait for a home nearly four times longer than the average adoptable pet, often more than two years! Nearly all less adoptable pets are euthanized in state-run facilities because they only have a few days to be adopted. Which pets are the hardest to place? 28% of Senior Pets (Over the Age of 7) 21% of Pit Bull Classified Dogs 19% of Pets with Special Needs 19% of Adult Cats What can you do? Adopt, foster, help find a home and open your heart. Visit your local Humane Society, shelter, or rescue mission, or search Petfinder.com to find your new best friend! PetFinder created Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week in 2009, celebrating on the third full week of September each year. Today it is supported by shelters and animal lovers nationwide.
Africa
21
Sep

Adult Day Services Week: September 21-27

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National Adult Day Services Week is an awareness campaign designed to educate the country on the services and advantages of adult day centers. Adult day centers serve the elderly by hosting social events, transitional care, and short-term rehabilitation following hospital discharge. Adult day centers are an interactive, safe and secure environment for participants requiring supervised daily care as a preferred platform for chronic disease management. While nearly half of all participants nationally have some level of dementia, other common chronic diseases include chronic hypertension, physical disability, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, and developmental disability. Adult day services provide a reliable source of support, restore balance in times of crisis, and enhance caregivers' overall quality of life. Former President Ronald Reagan proclaimed National Adult Day Services Week on September 27, 1983; it occurs during the third complete week of September each year.
Africa
21
Sep

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Ntl.: September 21-27 (est)

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National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week raises awareness of adult education and literacy and provides access to adult education resources. Activities focus on community outreach, engagement, and methods to increase adult literacy. There are many reasons for illiteracy. If you’ve ever lived in a foreign country where you did not speak the language, then you know how hard life can be when you cannot read. You can be fully literate in your language and illiterate in another, a state compounded by different alphabets. It may also be that you never learned how to read. Perhaps you have a learning disability, which makes it hard. Unfortunately, the ability to read and write is essential to survival. National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week bridges the gap between those who cannot read and those who can.
Africa
21
Sep

Alzheimer's Day, World: September 21

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World Alzheimer's Day mitigates the stigma of Alzheimer's disease. On this day, people are encouraged to wear the purple ribbon or wear the purple, make a donation to a local Alzheimer's chapter, create a purple product or sell Forget-Me-Not flowers to support the cause. World Alzheimer's Day is an initiative of ADI. Each year, ADI seeks financial support to produce and distribute World Alzheimer's Day materials worldwide, enabling members to organize events in their different countries.
Africa
21
Sep

Balance Awareness Week, Intl.: September 21-27 (est)

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BALANCE AWARENESS WEEK: HIGHLIGHTING STABILITY IN HEALTH Each September, Balance Awareness Week is observed globally, focusing on balance's crucial role in overall health and well-being. This annual campaign, led by the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), aims to increase public awareness about balance disorders and encourage early diagnosis and treatment. VeDA collaborates with healthcare providers, researchers, and patient advocacy groups to spread knowledge and support affected individuals. The primary goal of Balance Awareness Week is to educate the public about balance disorders, their symptoms, and their impact on daily life. The campaign seeks to reduce the stigma associated with balance issues and promote resources and strategies to help individuals manage and improve their balance. WHY BALANCE IS IMPORTANT Balance is essential for performing everyday activities safely and effectively. It helps prevent falls, a leading cause of injury, particularly among older adults. Good balance is also crucial for maintaining mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. It involves the coordinated efforts of the vestibular system, vision, and proprioception (the sense of body position). WARNING SIGNS OF BALANCE ISSUES Several warning signs may indicate that someone is experiencing balance problems, including: Dizziness or Vertigo—A sensation of spinning or moving when standing still. Unsteadiness—Difficulty maintaining a stable position while standing or walking. Frequent Falls—Increased incidence of tripping or falling. Nausea or Vomiting—Often associated with vertigo or dizziness. Blurry Vision—Trouble focusing or tracking objects, especially when moving. Disorientation—Feeling confused or having difficulty concentrating. HOW TO IMPROVE BALANCE Individuals can take several steps to improve their balance and reduce the risk of falls: Exercise Regularly—Activities such as tai chi, yoga, and balance exercises strengthen muscles and enhance coordination. Physical Therapy—Working with a physical therapist can help address specific balance issues through targeted exercises and training. Healthy Lifestyle—Maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, and staying hydrated can support overall physical health and balance. Medication Review—Consult a healthcare provider to review medications that might affect balance. Home Modifications—Changing the living environment by removing tripping hazards and installing grab bars to enhance safety. Balance Awareness Week plays a pivotal role in educating the public about the significance of balance and the impact of balance disorders. By highlighting the warning signs and promoting effective management strategies, the campaign aims to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by balance issues. It is possible to enhance stability and prevent falls through increased awareness and proactive measures, contributing to better overall health and well-being.
Africa
21
Sep

Banned Books Week: September 21-27

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Banned Books Week focuses on what those in power try to prevent others from learning, thinking, or believing and the importance of supporting the freedom to read. After all, without that freedom, the world would still be flat, evolution would be extinct, and the planet would be just 5,500 years old. Americans used to believe we live in a world where books are no longer banned. Unfortunately, that assumption has never been the case. The focus in recent years has been on "Young Adult Readers," children in junior high and high school. Though some topics and subjects, particularly those dealing with sexuality, are generally removed from children's libraries, limiting accessibility to inappropriate material for an age group is not banning. The material is still easily accessible to those of an appropriate age. The process of banning books seeks to remove a book from society entirely because the book contradicts or challenges dominant religious views, is political, doesn't support a nation's cultivated heritage (its self-propaganda), or touches on topics people in power wish to suppress, like socialism, human rights, or climate change. Banning books is a story as old as parchment. Lately, the story has taken a twist. There is increased vigor by several states in the United States to ban books, mentions, or instruction in school and public libraries relating to non-white lived experiences and the controversial emerging fields of gender studies. In some cases, the targeted books contain sexually explicit information that many parents believe is inappropriate for children prior to puberty. In other cases, the targeted books seek to educate at age-appropriate levels a less-than-ideal portrayal of American history, which some parents find offensive. The argument over what children can and cannot read continues, becoming a dog whistle topic for the 2024 elections. However, book and idea banning are nothing new. Historically, there are millions of examples. Current international examples include Israel's targeted removal of Palestinians and their history from its school books. The banning of non-Islamic religious texts and ideas in several Gulf nations. China's erasure of anything to do with the Tiananmen Square Massacre from books, instruction, and media. Book banning is a universal tactic to enforce societal compliance and limit the spread of ideas that may challenge the status quo. The freer the society, the fewer the bans. The more bans, the more authoritarian the society and the tighter its control on its citizens. Ultimately, bans, including book bans, are about knowledge—who gets it and who can be controlled by its absence.
Africa
21
Sep

Child Passenger Safety Week: September 21-27 (est)

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Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1-12. Many deaths and injuries are preventable through the proper use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. This annual week sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration exists to help parents and caregivers ensure they always use the correct car seats for their children, according to age and size.
Africa
21
Sep

Deaf Dog Awareness Week, Ntl.: September 21-27

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Deaf Dog Awareness Week occurs during National Dog Week and Deaf Awareness Week. Its purpose is to educate the public about these amazing animals and the services available to owners and facilitate adoptions. Deaf dogs are no more difficult to raise or train than their hearing counterparts. Deaf dog owners regularly encourage other responsible pet owners to consider adopting a deaf dog when looking for a new family member. Few of these people would consider themselves "special" - they're just ordinary people who love their dogs and are willing to communicate with them using sign language and body language rather than words.
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