Category Archives: History

ON THIS DAY: August 14, 2016

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August 14th is World Lizard Day ∞ Social Security Act Day National Navajo Code Talkers Day International Rosé (wine) Day _________________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS Israel – Tisha b’Av Morocco – Oued Ed-Dahab Day Pakistan – Independence Day Saint … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 13, 2016

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August 13th is Bowling Day Filet Mignon Day Garage Sale Day International Lefthander’s Day ____________________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS Jewish: fast of Tisha B’Av begins at sundown Central African Republic – Independence Day Germany – Hildesheim: M’era Luna Festival India … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 12, 2016

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August 12th is World Elephant Day ∞ Personal Computer Day National Middle Child’s Day U.N. International Youth Day ____________________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS Ecuador – National Day Netherlands – Leeuwarden: Into the Grave Festival Finland – Helsinki: Flow Festival … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 11, 2016

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August 11th is Ingersoll Day * ∞ Play in the Sand Day Presidential Joke Day * Son and Daughter Day ________________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS Chad – Independence Day Japan – Mountain Day * Sweden – Goteborg: Way Out West Festival United … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 10, 2016

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August 10th is Lazy Day National S’Mores Day Smithsonian Charter Day World Lion Day “I was not the lion, but it fell upon me to give the lion’s roar.” – Winston Churchill HR 3546 / S 2541 The Big Cat … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 9, 2016

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August 9th is National Book Lover’s Day* National Veep Day Rice Pudding Day International Day of World’s Indigenous People _________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS China – Hong Kong: Qi Xi Festival (7 Sisters) Grenada – Carnival Tuesday Singapore – National … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 8, 2016

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August 8th is Bowling Day Dalek Day Earth Over Shoot Day Happiness Happens Day International Cat Day ___________________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS Cambodia – Kazantip Republic Fest Canada – (last day) Salmo BC: Shambhala Music Festival France – Lorient, … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 7, 2016

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August 7th is Sea Serpent Day National Purple Heart Day Professional Speakers Day National Lighthouse Day Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day __________________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS International Assistance Dog Week (first Day) Columbia – Battle of Boyacá Day Cote d’Ivoire … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 6, 2016

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August 6th is Fresh Breath Day Hangover Day Mustard Day Sandcastle Day Root Beer Float Day Wiggle Your Toes Day _________________________________________________________ WORLD FESTIVALS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS Andorra – Andorra La Vella Fesitval Bolivia – National Day El Salvador – Celebración … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: August 5, 2016

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August 5th is Oyster Day Underwear Day Work Like a Dog Day Pink for a Purpose Day International Beer Day ____________________________________________________________ World Festivals and National Holidays Anguilla – Constitution Day Brazil – Rio de Janeiro: Municipal Holiday Burkina Faso – … Continue reading →

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