All - Leep Calendar

World Rat Day began in 2002. It's a day designed to redeem the reputation of the oft-vilified rat and recognize them as the fancy pets and companions they are! Every rat owner knows and understands what sweet and intelligent animals rats are and what great pets they make.

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Apr

Small Business Week, Ntl.: May 4-10

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Every year since 1963, the United States' Small Business Administration highlights the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others nationwide through National Small Business Week. Events take place across the country to engage the small business community and highlight their importance as innovators and job creators who strengthen the nation's economy.

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Apr

Tater Day (US-KY): April 4-7

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Tater Day could be referred to as trade day, as it began in 1843 in Kentucky as a means for farmers to trade seeds, roots, and sweet potatoes with each other before the next planting season. It expanded to various products and services, including arms, livestock, and animal pelts. Today, it is an entire weekend event, usually held on the first weekend of April, with Tater Day topping off events on the last day. Tater Day is the oldest and longest-running trade day in the United States.

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Apr

Tell a Lie Day: April 4

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Unlike April's Fools, Tell a Lie Day is not about pranking people but about trying to tell a (preferably harmless) lie to someone for the heck of it. Probably not a good habit to get into. Tell a Lie Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Apr

Black Pound Day (UK): April 5

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Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month (except the first day, which was held in June 2020). The purpose is to ask consumers to support Black-owned businesses on this day by shopping at them or giving their patronage. Musician DJ Swiss created it.

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Apr

Blue and Green Spirit Week, Ntl.: April 5-11

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National Blue and Green Spirit Week began in 2021 and seeks to raise awareness of the importance of organ, eye, and tissue transplantation and donation. Today the public is encouraged to wear blue and green, hold events and fundraisers, and partner with local restaurants, malls, media, and community organizations to raise awareness.

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Apr

Caramel Day, Ntl.: April 5

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National Caramel Day celebrates the 1880s invention made from boiled butter, sugar, milk, and water called caramel. The candy emerges when milk and butter blend into the boiling syrup. National Caramel Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Apr

Cherry Blossom Festival, Subaru Philadelphia (US-PA): April 5-6

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For centuries, Japan has celebrated the return of spring with hanami – parties beneath the blossoming cherry trees with food, drink, and entertainment. The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia has recreated this tradition in Philadelphia with the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. In addition to the star attraction and the cherry trees in full bloom, the festival features Japanese music, art, food, and culture.

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Apr

Conscience, Intl. Day of: April 5

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The International Day of Conscience promotes a culture of peace based on values, attitudes, and behaviors that uphold freedom, justice, democracy, human rights, tolerance, and solidarity. The United Nations recognizes the need to create stable and peaceful relations, respecting the rights and freedoms of all individuals. On 5 April, the General Assembly declared the International Day of Conscience and called upon Member States, UN organizations, civil society, and individuals to foster a culture of peace with love and conscience in their communities. The concept of a culture of peace originated from UNESCO, emphasizing the importance of intellectual and moral solidarity for lasting peace. Building a culture of peace requires comprehensive education, cultural and social actions, and civic engagement, promoting respect for life, rejection of violence, equal rights, freedom of expression, democracy, justice, and development. It is a positive and dynamic process that encourages dialogue, cooperation, and understanding among nations, groups, and individuals, aiming to transform conflicts through non-violent means and create a harmonious world.

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Apr

Deep Dish Pizza Day, Ntl. (1979): April 5

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Chicago’s Pizzeria Uno created the Deep Dish pizza in 1943 by chef Rudy Malnati. It became so popular that the company opened its first non-Chicago location in Boston on April 5, 1979. Unlike traditional pizza, deep dish pizza adds the cheese first to prevent burning.

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Apr

Final Four (US-TX): April 5-7

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The Final Four features the championship college basketball teams of the four regional competitions: east, south, midwest, and west regions. The Final Four is the playoff championship to determine which two teams will ultimately face each other for the National Championship game in April. It covers both the men's and women's basketball programs. This event is the culmination of a series of games known as "March Madness." The tournament, which currently features 68 teams in four brackets, was created in 1939 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Originally it was the idea of Ohio State University coach Harold Olsen.

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Apr

Go Broke Day (1945): April 5

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National Go Broke Day honors the 442nd Regimental Combat Team of the United States Army, whose motto was "Go for Broke." The 442nd RCT was an infantry unit composed of American soldiers predominantly of Japanese descent who volunteered to fight in World War II. They emerged as one of the most decorated infantry units in US army history. April 5, 1945, in Seravazza, Italy, the first Medal of Honor recipient from the 442nd RCT, Private First Class Sadao Munemori, was killed in action. National Go Broke Day honors Private Munemori and his brothers of the 442nd RCT, who put their lives on the line for the rest of us.

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Apr

Gold Star Spouses Day: April 5

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National Gold Star Spouses' Day honors the wives, husbands, and families of American soldiers that defended our country and lost their lives. The Gold Star Wives pledge to work diligently and unselfishly in the interest of all called upon to serve the United States of America.

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Apr

Grand National, Raddox Health (UK): April 5

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The history of the runners and riders who have triumphed in the Grand National hunt horse race exemplifies human endeavor and equine fortitude. Over 600 million people watch live on television each year as 40 horses and jockeys line up to race across the iconic obstacles, including Becher's Brook, Canal Turn, Valentine's, and The Chair. The Grand National's nickname is "The Grandest Show—The Greatest Drama."

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Apr

Money Smart Week, Ntl.: April 5-12 (est)

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National Money Smart Week encourages us to spread information and tactics to manage our finances better. Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, National Money Smart Week pools hundreds of organizations nationwide to provide workshops, tools, and information to assist individuals in better managing their money.

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