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National Poetry Reading Day is a day for appreciating the different forms of poetry, including the sonnet, shi, villanelle, tanka, haiku, ode, and ghazal. It is also a chance to immerse yourself in various genres, including narrative, epic, dramatic, satirical, lyric, elegy, verse fable, prose, and speculative poetry. You’ll see poetry readings organized in schools, libraries, cafes, and clubs throughout this day. In all their glory, you’ll hear the beautiful words of Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Robert Frost, Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, and TS Eliot. Enjoy National Poetry Reading Day.

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Apr

Safety at Work, World Day for Health and: April 28

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World Day for Health and Safety at Work is promoted by various unions and organizations, including the International Labour Organization (ILO). World Day for Health and Safety at Work promotes adherence to best practices in workplace safety and, when necessary, draws attention to raising work safety standards globally.

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Apr

School Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week: April 28 - May 2 (est)

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Childhood Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week occurs during the spring each year. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the men and women who help create nutritional meals for school children. Ideas that allow you to show your appreciation, whether a director, teacher, student or parent, include: Post an Appreciation on the Wall View List of Appreciated Employees Send an E-Card Give a real card Most of all, remember to say thank you for all your hard work. Sponsored by the School Nutrition Association.

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Apr

Worker's Memorial Day (1971): April 28

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April 28, 1971, is the anniversary of implementing the Occupational Safety and Occupational Health Act. Workers Memorial Day remembers all those who have died on the job and is supported annually by the AFL-CIO.

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Apr

Dance Day, Intl. (1727): April 29

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International Dance Day is celebrated annually on April 29. The date was chosen in 1982 to mark the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810). He is considered the creator of modern ballet. This day celebrates dancing and appreciates its beauty and artistic ability to transcend political, cultural, and ethnic barriers while bringing people together.

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Apr

Dhul-Qa'dah (M): April 29 - May 27

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Zul Qa'dah (also written as Dhu al-Qidah) is one of the four holy months in the Islamic calendar and the eleventh month in the Islamic year.

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Apr

Golden Week (JP): April 29 - May 5

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Golden Week in Japan is a unique period from April 29 through the beginning of May, including several public holidays. Most Japanese companies will be closed, and people typically take vacations during this period. On April 29, Japan celebrates Emperor Shōwa Day (Hirohito), who lived from April 29, 1901, to January 7, 1989. May 3 is Constitution Memorial Day—Marking the anniversary of the institution of the Japanese Constitution, May 3, 1947. May 4 is Greenery Day— a reason for people to commune with nature acknowledging Emperor Shōwa's love of plants and nature. May 5 is Children's Day— the fifth day of the fifth month saw the boy's festival of Tango no Sekku. Throughout the country, you'll see carp-shaped streamers symbolizing strength and success. Children's Day has also been a national holiday in South Korea since 1975. The week's length officially depends on how the key dates fall within the standard week. Golden Week can end on May 3, 4, 5, or 6, depending upon the year.

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Apr

International Day for the Foundation of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (1997): April 29

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International Day for the Foundation of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, or #OPCWDay, marks April 29, 1997, the establishment of articles prohibiting chemical weapons in war. According to the OPCW, as of 2021: 193 States committed to the Chemical Weapons Convention. 98% of the global population lives under the protection of the Convention. 98% of the chemical weapons stockpiles declared by possessor States have been verifiably destroyed.

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Apr

Parshuram Jayanti (H): April 29

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Parshuram Jayanti is considered the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Parashurama is Mool Purush—the founder of the world, and he lived during the last Dvapara Yuga and is one of the seven immortals of the Hindu religion. Parshuram Jayanti received an axe after doing terrible penance to please Lord Shiva, who, in turn, taught him martial arts. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Apr

Peace Rose Day: April 29

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French horticulturist Francis Meilland in the late 1930s, created the Peace Rose, a soft yellow hybrid tea rose with pink-tinged outer petals. France shared it with other countries during the year leading up to the Second World War to protect the rose. Peace Rose Day marks the anniversary of the fall of Berlin, April 29, 1945. It was the end of Nazi Germany, and the war in Europe would finally end within the next ten days.

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Apr

Showa Day (JP)(1901): April 29

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Japanese emperor Michinomiya Hirohito was born on April 29, 1901, at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan. He presided over Japan as an empire and then state until he died in 1989. Showa Day in Japan honors his birthday and is part of Golden Week.

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Apr

Shrimp Scampi Day, Ntl.: April 29

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National Shrimp Scampi Day in the United States celebrates the cuisine known as shrimp scampi. Shrimp scampi is cooked with butter, garlic, lemon juice, and white wine and served over rice or greens.

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Apr

World Wish Day (1980): April 29

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On April 29, 1980, seven-year-old leukemia patient Christopher James Greicius made a wish. He wished to be a police officer. Family and friends of Greicius worked together to grant his desire ‘to be a police officer.’ From that simple wish, a movement and one of the most beloved charities in the world was born. World Wish Day celebrates the anniversary of the wish and the founding idea behind the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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Apr

Yom HaZikaron (IL): April 29/30

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Yom HaZikaron is Israel’s Memorial Day honoring all members of its military who have given their lives for the state. Today is a national holiday.

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Apr

Zipper Day, Ntl. (1913): April 29

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On April 29, 1913, Gideon Sunbach received a patent for his zipper invention. It was not an immediate success. Rather, his new technology would take 20 years to find its fans and become ubiquitous in the apparel industry. THE LONG ROAD TO ZIP The zipper's origin story unfolds in the late 19th century, when Elias Howe, renowned for his sewing machine invention, was awarded the first patent for a fastening device resembling a zipper in 1851. Despite not pursuing the development of his 'Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure,' Howe's contribution laid the foundation for the zipper. In 1893, Whitcomb L. Judson, an inventor from Chicago, presented a more refined version of the concept at the World's Columbian Exposition. Judson's 'Clasp Locker,' a fastener for shoes and boots, operated on a hook-and-eye principle, marking a significant step forward in zipper evolution. Judson's invention, though modestly received, set the stage for the zipper's transformation. The actual leap forward came with the involvement of Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American electrical engineer. Sundback's improvements to Judson's design were revolutionary. He increased the number of fastening elements from four per inch to about ten or eleven and introduced two facing rows of teeth that were pulled into a single piece by a slider. By December 1913, Sundback had perfected the 'Separable Fastener,' the ancestor of today's zipper. His invention received a patent in 1917. Sundback also created the machine necessary to manufacture the new device, solidifying his place in zipper history. Despite these advancements, the zipper only caught on after a while. Its initial application was limited to boots and tobacco pouches, and for many years, it remained a novelty rather than a necessity. The fashion industry, in particular, was slow to adopt the zipper, relying instead on buttons and hooks that were seen as more traditional and aesthetically pleasing. WHY WASN'T THE ZIPPER INITIALLY ACCEPTED? The zipper's slow acceptance can be attributed to several factors, each presenting a unique challenge: Accustomed to buttons, the garment industry resisted adopting new and unproven technology. Refinement was needed to make the zipper more reliable and suitable for mass production. The outbreak of World War I diverted attention and resources away from the commercial development of consumer products like zippers. These challenges, however, did not deter the zipper's evolution. TIRES AND ZIPPERS The turning point for the zipper came in the late 1920s and early 1930s, nearly two decades after Sundback's patent—the B.F. Goodrich Company noted for its tires, began using zippers in its rubber boots. The company coined the term "zipper" in 1923 because of the sound it made when closing and opening. The practicality and ease of use offered by zippers gradually won over skeptics, and their adoption in children's clothing for its simplicity showcased its potential to the wider apparel industry. One pivotal moment in the zipper's history was its inclusion in men's trousers, particularly with the introduction of the "Battle of the Fly" in the 1930s. Fashion designers and manufacturers began to see the zipper's potential for creating sleeker, more streamlined garments. By the time World War II began, the zipper had become an essential component of military uniforms, further cementing its place in everyday wear. CONCLUSION The history of the zipper is a testament to the challenges of introducing new technologies into traditional industries. Its journey from an overlooked patent to an indispensable part of daily life underscores the interplay between innovation, industry resistance, and the gradual shift in societal norms and practices. The zipper's slow path to acceptance highlights the importance of perseverance and the need for inventions to be technically sound and meet the practical and aesthetic needs of their time.

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