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International Week of the Deaf (IWDeaf) began in 1958 in Rome, Italy. It is celebrated annually by the global deaf community on the last full week of September to commemorate the same month, the first world congress of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD). IWDeaf is celebrated through various activities by deaf communities worldwide. These activities call for the participation and involvement of multiple stakeholders, including families, peers, governmental bodies, and professional sign language interpreters.

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Sep

Family Day, Keep Kids Away from Drugs: September 23

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Family Day is a national initiative created by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse to promote simple acts of parental engagement as key ways to help prevent substance use in children and teens.

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Sep

Family Day: September 23

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Previously referred to as Eat Dinner with Your Children Day, Family Day is celebrated annually in the U.S. on the 4th Monday of September. Conceived and promoted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, this event aims to encourage parents to pay more attention to their children and drive parental engagement as an effective tool to help keep kids away from trouble. Sitting down to dinner as a family goes a long way towards achieving this goal.

Africa

Sep

King's Birthday (AU-WA): September 23

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The King’s birthday, a national holiday in Australia. Australia is one of several constitutional monarchies that considers the English King its head of state. Most states celebrate this day in June, Western Australia celebrates in September and Queensland marks the day in October. King Charles III’s actual birthday is November 14, 1948. He ascended to the throne on September 8, 2022.

Africa

Sep

King's Birthday (AU-WA): September 23

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The King's birthday is a national holiday in Australia, though when it occurs changes by province. Western Australia celebrates in September, and Queensland marks the day in October. The rest of the regions mark the King's birthday on the second Monday of June. King Charles III's actual birthday is November 14, 1948. She ascended to the throne on September 8, 2022, and he was coronated on May 6, 2023.

Africa

Sep

National Day, (SA)(1932): September 23

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National Day in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marks the anniversary of September 23, 1932, when all the tribes united under one ruler, Ibn Saud. It represented the third time the tribes attempted to establish an independent nation, which succeeded this time. National Day is a national holiday.

Africa

Sep

Native American Day, (US-TN): September 23*

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Native American Day in Tennessee honors the Native American culture and its contributions to the fabric and vitality of the United States. In 1994, the General Assembly of Tennessee passed legislation declaring the fourth Monday of September as American Indian Day. Similar celebrations occur on the 4th Friday in September or the 2nd Monday in October, depending upon the state.

Africa

Sep

Neptune Day (1846): September 23

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On September 23, 1846, German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle of the Berlin Observatory discovered the 8th planet in our solar system, Neptune. He found it using mathematic equations from a predictive model developed by Urban Le Verrier. Blue in color, the planet is made of ice and has 14 moons orbiting it. Neptune requires 165 years to orbit the sun and is named after Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.

Africa

Sep

Red Squirrel Week (UK): October 7-13 (est)

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Red Squirrel Week highlights the protection of the red squirrels native to the United Kingdom. Observe how these animals forage for food for the incoming winter season. The only squirrel native to the United Kingdom, the red squirrel's fur color is russet, its ears are tufted, and its tail twitches. The annual red squirrel count takes place this week with volunteers' assistance.

Africa

Sep

Seed Gathering Seasons (UK): September 23-October 23

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Seed Gathering Seasons in the United Kingdom falls on the first week of September and ends a month after that. Sponsored by The Tree Council, Seed Gathering Seasons encourages people to gather seeds, fruits, and nuts and then grow the trees for future generations beginning at the autumnal equinox.

Africa

Sep

Stormwater Awareness Week: September 23-27

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All communities have issues with rainwater runoff during heavy storms, but desert communities specifically struggle with this. It rains in deserts, and when it does, it pours! Excess water can quickly saturate the land, clogging sewers and initiating flash flooding in canyons. Stormwater Awareness Week educates the public about the dangers of stormwater, including flooding, and how to prevent pesticides, trash, oil, and other pollutants from entering the storm drains. Stormwater typically drains into the ocean, rivers, or lakes. Flash floods surprise dozens of hikers and outdoor enthusiasts yearly, resulting in injury and death.

Africa

Sep

Armed Forces Day, (MZ)(1964): September 24

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Armed Forces Day in Mozambique marks the anniversary of September 24, 1964, when the nation began its war of independence. Armed Forces Day is a national holiday.

Africa

Sep

Cherries Jubilee Day, Ntl.: September 24

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National Cherries Jubilee Day honors the British dessert, which includes cherries, sauce, and brandy over vanilla ice cream. The dessert is then lit on fire, creating a blue flame. Auguste Escoffie created this dessert for Queen Victoria of England's 1897 Diamond Jubilee celebration. The event was held on Sunday, June 20, 1897, and marked the 60th anniversary of her throne inheritance.

Africa

Sep

Co-op Awareness Month: September 24 - October 31

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There are 29 platforms to generate income from marketing. Co-op dollars are one of them. Each year millions of co-op dollars, used for marketing and promotion, go unused and expire. These are specific funds set aside by the manufacturer or service provider to market their products and services through value-added resellers. Co-op Awareness Month reminds businesses to use these funds before they expire for good on December 31.

Africa

Sep

Constitution Day, (KH)(1993): September 24

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Constitution Day in Cambodia marks the anniversary of September 24, 1993, when the nation adopted its new Constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.

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