World Duchenne Awareness Day

One of the best ways we can help to fight diseases and to ensure that people get speedy diagnoses and efficient treatments is to help boost the awareness of them. The more people know about different diseases and health conditions, then the more likely they will be to get medical help and treatment before it’s

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Be Late For Something Day

On September 5th National Be Late for Something Day permits for us to not abide by our schedules. Go ahead and sleep in a little bit today as you have an excuse. The holiday aims to promote the positive parts of procrastination. For example, those who focus more on spending quality time with customers and

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World Sexual Health Day

On September 4th, World Sexual Health Day brings greater awareness of sexual health. Managed by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), the day also celebrates sexuality and promotes sexual rights. What exactly is sexual health? Sexual health involves the state of physical, mental, and social well-being regarding sexuality. However, sexual health isn’t just about

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Welsh Rarebit Day

Welsh Rarebit Day

Have a snack on Welsh Rarebit Day on September 3rd. What is a rarebit? It is actually a Welsh term for rabbit. The word rarebit is a corruption of rabbit, “Welsh rabbit” being first recorded in 1725 and the variant “Welsh rarebit” being first recorded in 1785 by Francis Grose. According to the Oxford English

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Skyscraper Day

Skyscraper Day

September 3rd is Skyscraper Day. Skyscraper day provides the opportunity to learn more about the architects who commit a dream to paper and the construction crews that make it a reality. The construction of tall buildings has become so commonplace in cities around the globe that the general public gives little thought to the visionaries

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Calendar Adjustment Day

Calendar Adjustment Day

Calendar Adjustment Day may seem like it is a date for you to simply make a few adjustments to your calendar. While this is certainly one of the ways that you can honor this date, Calendar Adjustment Day is a lot more than this. One way to celebrate the day could be to pick up

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Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day

Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day

Appreciating People Who Make Buildings Secure and Up To Code on “Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day” is celebrated every 1st of September each year. It’s a way to show love, support, and appreciation to Building and Code Staff. Happy Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day! If this is your field, then chances are you

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Trail Mix Day

Trail Mix Day

Observed annually on August 31, National Trail Mix Day honors the mix that was developed as a healthy snack to be taken along on hikes. Trail mix is an ideal hike snack food because it is very lightweight, easy to store, nutritious, and provides a quick energy boost from the carbohydrates in the dried fruits or

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Overdose Awareness Day

Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on Aug. 31 each year to remember those gone too soon from overdose deaths. Any movement at all that reduces disease, that reduces overdoses, that reduces property crime, that reduces violent crime, is good.  – Gary Johnson With the increasing drug problem in countries all over

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Slinky Day

Slinky Day

That little jingle has been heard by millions upon millions of people worldwide. Catchy, and with a toy that is a staple from our own childhoods, the Slink is a Toy Hall of Fame superstar. Sitting up there with the likes of Barbie, G.I. Joe, and LEGO, this powerhouse of a toy has the humblest

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National Beach Day

National Beach Day

National Beach Day on August 30th celebrates all the sandy beaches across the nation. It also provides an opportunity to help keep those relaxing places clean, so we can continue to enjoy them long into the future. Whether we spend time on beaches oceanside, at a lake or river, they provide recreation all summer long.

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International Whale Shark Day

International Whale Shark Day

The bunnies have got Easter sewn up and Christmas is all about Rudolph, so it’s only fair that everyone’s favorite fish, the whale shark, gets a bite at the cherry. Whale Shark Facts: Weighing over 20 tons, the whale shark is the largest fish in the sea. A whale shark lives an average of 70

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More Herbs, Less Salt Day

More Herbs, Less Salt Day

More Herbs, Less Salt Day encourages you to take a simple step to re-align this balance, through the use of herbs in home-cooked dishes in place of salt. It doesn’t take much room or effort to grow a variety of fresh herbs, and a little rosemary, thyme, mint, or other herbs can do just as

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Individual Rights Day

Individual Rights Day

In honor of John Locke, whose philosophical writings argued for the rights of each single human being, Individual Rights Day is celebrated on August 29th, the date of Locke’s birth. The day denotes the birth date of John Locke, the logician who first noticeably contended that an individual has a fundamental property right based upon

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Bow Tie Day

A whirring noise in the distance, followed by a male in a bow tie and a female in a summer dress running out of a blue police box. A small wooden puppet with a large blue bow tie is still there when the puppet comes to life. Or a sharply dressed man hunting around for

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National Red Wine Day

On August 28th, National Red Wine Day ushers in the flavors of fall. As the grapes ripen and signal a time for warmer sips, wine drinkers know reds mean tailgating and spicy foods. Throughout the year, wine days afford us the opportunity to taste and learn about the differences between wines. Earlier this month National

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Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day commemorates 26th August 1920 when votes for women officially became part of the US constitution. This day marks a turning point in the history of the struggle for equal treatment of women and women’s rights. Learn about Women’s Equality Day Women’s Equality Day has been designed to commemorate the Nineteenth Amendment being

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WebMistress Day

WebMistress Day

National WebMistress Day recognizes women in web development on August 26th. A WebMistress is a woman who designs, develops, markets, and maintains websites. The term has existed since the mid-1990s. In June of 1995, the term officially entered technology’s lexicon. That month, Kat Valentine secured the domain name WebMistress.com. Taking the name a step further,

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Dog Day

No one can win hearts like man’s best friend and in honor of this bond between man and canine, Dog Day is celebrated. Dogs are humans’ most loyal partners, it is undoubtedly true, they are tirelessly selfless and giving whether they are trained dogs or service dogs, or pet dogs. Dogs can be a huge

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Kiss And Make Up Day

National Kiss and Make Up Day is celebrated each year on August 25th. We all have fights with our nearest and dearest now and again. Whether a sibling dispute, a marital tiff, a spat with a best friend, or a clash with the parents; whether it’s about a lie, a misunderstanding, relationships, or the state

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Banana Split Day

I believe in holistic medicine, yoga, Pilates, and so on. But I also believe in banana split sundaes once in a while.  Gwyneth Paltrow If you are exhausted from the tiring day’s work or need a change in a boring diet routine then craving a banana split is just normal. Let’s not get into the

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Vesuvius Day

The thunder and moaning of the earth as begin to bubble and roll. A haze of dim debris that spreads any place the breeze takes it. Splendid, and hot molten rock streaming down the slope. These are just a few of the markers that explain a volcanic event, and none are larger than the eruption

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Knife Day

Grab or pull out your knives! Today we celebrate them, no matter their size, style, or brand! It is unknown who started National Knife Day or when they started it, but it was being celebrated by at least 2011. It is also unknown why the observance takes place on August 24, but one explanation appears

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International Strange Music Day

International Strange Music Day was created by Patrick Grant, a New York City musician. The premise is simple: to get people to play and listen to types of music they have never experienced before. The ‘strange’ part can mean either unfamiliar or bizarre – the choice is entirely yours. Patrick believes broadening people’s musical spectrums

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Ride the Wind Day

National Ride the Wind Day commemorates the anniversary of the first human-powered flight to win the Kremer prize. It was on August 23rd of 1977 the Gossamer Condor 2  flew the first figure-eight course specified by the Royal Aeronautical Society at Minter Field in Shafter, California. Slowly cruising at only 11 mph, it traveled a distance

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Cuban Sandwich Day

Does any sandwich fill the soul with joy quite like a Cuban sandwich? Probably not. While most people will enjoy the tasty treat on a semi-frequent basis, Cuban Sandwich Day is the perfect time for hungry participants to show the humble yet heroic creation the love and attention it deserves – and there’s a lot

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Tooth Fairy Day

At one time or another, all of us have been visited by the tooth fairy. So, it should come as no surprise that somewhere along the line, Tooth Fairy Day was born. The tooth fairy herself (or himself; as the verdict is still out on whether this spirit is male or female) has been around since at

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Be An Angel Day

Be An Angel Day

Be an Angel Day encourages us to do acts of kindness, and to help others. This special day has strong religious roots. Jayne Howard Feldman, the creator of this day, says she was inspired by angels to create this day on August 22. The objective of this day is to be like an angel and do

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National Surgical Oncologist Day

National Surgical Oncologist Day recognizes the accomplishments of every lifesaving surgeon who specializes in abolishing cancer! Surgical oncologists help to both diagnose cancer and cure it through surgery. Whether they perform a needle biopsy to take a sample or perform surgery to remove all or parts of the cancerous tissue, they work with a team

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National Hawaii Day

On August 21st National Hawaii Day recognizes the 50th state to be granted statehood. History of National Hawaii Day Eight islands make up The Aloha State, the largest of which is named Hawaii. The islands of Maui, Oahu, and Kauai are the next in size followed by Molokai, Lanai, Nihau, and Kahoolawe. Nearly 2,000 years

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