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Celebrating the birth of American author Ernest Hemingway on July 21, 1899, is Hemingway Day. Hemingway is considered one of the foremost writers of the early 20th Century and is known for such works as "The Sun Also Rises," "A Farewell to Arms," and "For Whom the Bell Tolls." He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1954. Hemingway committed suicide on July 2, 1961, following a long illness.

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Hepatitis Day, World: July 28

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The World Health Organization organizes Worldwide Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of the dangers of hepatitis, how it's contracted, its effects, and how best to treat the different variations of the disease. Despite its massive effect on people, hepatitis remains relatively unknown, undiagnosed, and untreated in millions of people.

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Herbal Prescription Awareness Month: July

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The Pharmacists Planning Service, Inc. sponsors Herbal Prescription Awareness Month. With the rise in over-the-counter supplements and the increased reliance on prescription drugs, hospitals and doctors are seeing a marked increase in illnesses resulting from herbal medicines interacting with prescription drugs. Herbal medicines can interact with prescription drugs in three ways: • Causing an exaggerated response to the effect of the prescription; • Counteracting the effect of the drug; • Inhibit absorption of a prescription by the body leading to the patient not getting enough medicine. This month teaches about herbal medicine's side effects and potential interactions and the prescriptions you take. Check with your pharmacist and ask for a list of any herbs known to cause issues with your medication.

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Heroes Day, (ZM): July 6

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Heroes Day in Zambia is their memorial day for all persons who have perished in service to the nation. This national holiday occurs on the first Monday in July.

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Hire a Veteran Day, Ntl.: July 25

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Veterans, those who have served their nation in the military, have a variety of skills that translate well to civilian service. They learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork regardless of rank. Due to their specializations, many also acquire skills in technology, strategy, healthcare, gastronomy, civil defense, and law. Hire a Veteran Day is a nationwide awareness campaign that encourages employers to strengthen their staff by hiring a veteran. It also focuses on business and franchising opportunities for veterans.

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Hong Kong Autonomy Revoked, (CN)(2020): July 1

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In 2020, China implemented a new national security law in Hong Kong that effectively revoked the region's autonomy while granting the Chinese government broad powers to crack down on any activity deemed a threat to national security, including peaceful protests and dissent. Many in Hong Kong and the international community have criticized the national security law for its potential to undermine Hong Kong's autonomy and erode the civil liberties guaranteed under the "one country, two systems" policy. This policy began when Hong Kong was returned to China from British rule in 1997 and aimed to ensure that Hong Kong would retain a high degree of autonomy and preserve its own legal and economic systems for 50 years. In addition to the national security law, the Chinese government implemented additional policies and practices that have raised concerns about Hong Kong's autonomy. For example, China disqualified pro-democracy lawmakers from participating in the Hong Kong legislature, delayed local elections, and increased pressure on media outlets critical of the Chinese government. These actions have led to protests and international condemnation. Critics argue that China's efforts attempt to quash dissent and undermine Hong Kong's autonomy. In contrast, supporters of China's actions argue they are necessary to maintain stability and national security. To this day, the situation in Hong Kong remains highly contentious and uncertain.

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Hop-a-Park Day: July 4

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Hop-a-Park Day falls on or around the July 4th holiday in the United States and encourages people to leave their homes and spend the day exploring various local parks. Hop-a-Park Day occurs on the first Saturday in July. Check with your local Parks and Recreation Department for special events in your area.

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Horseradish Month, Ntl: July

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Horseradish is an ancient spice. Grated and mixed with vinegar creates a distinctive hot flavor that compliments various dishes, including dips, hummus, cheese, and meats. National Horseradish Month encourages experimentation and discovery of this unique culinary flavor.

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Horses Day, I Love, Ntl: July 15

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I Love Horses Day is a grassroots celebration of all things equine and occurs each summer. This is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Hot Dog Day, Ntl. (US/CA/AU/UK): July 23

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National Hot Dog Day is celebrated in the US, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia and honors the hot dog as a popular snack. During this time, there are hotdog festivals, beer-drinking contests, and face painting. Sponsored by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, the first National Hot Dog Day occurred in 1991.

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Hot Dog Month, Ntl.: July

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During Hot Dog Month, more hot dogs are consumed in July than any other month due to the nationwide prevalence of hot dog contests. Hosted by the National Hot Dog Council, an estimated 7 billion hot dogs are eaten between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During the 4th of July celebration, more than 150 million are enjoyed. Comfort food to many Americans, hot dogs got their name when Tad Dorgan (1877-1929), an American cartoonist, had difficulty spelling "dachshund sausage," the original moniker. As a fix, he penned this sausage as "hot dog" in one of his sketches.

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Hot Enough for Ya'? Day: July 23

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July is the Hot Dog Month in the United States. Hot Enough for Ya? Day happens on July 23 and pays homage to an American colloquialism and the height of summer. Today, people find reasons to ask, "is it hot enough for ya yet?"

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Human Trafficking, World Day Against: July 30

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In 2013 the United Nations designated July 30 as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, or World Day Against Human Trafficking, to raise awareness of the situation and highlight the stories of victims. The research organization Polaris has compiled heat maps and statistics and current statistics on human trafficking in the United States here: https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/facts. As reported by the International Labour Organization and other global authorities: The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. 81% are trapped in forced labor. 25% are children. 75% are women and girls. The International Labor Organization estimates that forced labor and human trafficking is a $150 billion industry worldwide. The U.S. Department of Labor has identified 139 goods from 75 countries made by forced and child labor. In 2016, an estimated 1 out of 6 endangered runaways reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children were likely child sex trafficking victims. Of those, 86% were in the care of social services or foster care when they ran. There is no official estimate of the total number of human trafficking victims in the U.S. Polaris estimates that the total number of victims nationally reaches into the hundreds of thousands when estimates of both adults and minors and sex trafficking and labor trafficking are aggregated.

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Hurricane Supplication Day (VI/VG): July 27

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Hurricanes devastate the Caribbean, and no island or shoreline is safe. Due to global warming, storms continue to grow in strength, frequency, and size. Since the 16th century, the fourth Monday of July has been a legal holiday for supplication or prayer. Residents attend their churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples to pray for protection from hurricanes in the upcoming four months.

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I Forgot Day: July 2

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"I Forgot Day" focuses on occasions people have forgotten and reminds people of future appointments. It is a catch-up day. If you forgot a birthday, this is the do-over day. If you missed an appointment, now you have an excuse. To celebrate, send a mia culpa card or email message and apologize for the missive. This event was created by Gave Anderson, a Davenport University student advisor from Granger, Indiana; National I Forgot Day was conceptualized during the period when she used to forget a lot of appointments. Instead of getting flustered about the missed dates, she created this unofficial day as a way to make amends.

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