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Created in 1988 as an international event, the NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, providing unparalleled access to the automotive products, people, and ideas that matter most – up close and in one place. Administered by Executive Director Rod Alberts, the NAIAS is one of the most significant media events in North America and the only auto show in the United States to earn a distinguished annual sanction of the Organization Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The first six days of this event are for the press and other dignitaries, and the show opens to the public on the sixth day. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Sep

Brotherhood Day, Universal (1983): September 11

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Universal Brotherhood Day came into existence through a powerful speech delivered by Swami Vivekananda in 1983 before the Parliament of Religions in Chicago, Illinois. Swami’s speech highlighted concern over fanaticism and religion. For too long, he noted, people have positioned their religious beliefs and ideas on a pedestal above everyone else’s. According to Swami, this fanaticism is responsible for much of the bloodshed throughout history. Universal Brotherhood Day reminds us that no matter our nationality, race, or religion, we are all part of the same brotherhood: humanity.

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Sep

Enkutatash (ET/ER)(C): September 11

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Enkutatash is a public holiday in Ethiopia and Eritrea that marks the beginning of the New Year in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's calendar. "Enkutatash" means "gift of jewels" in the Amharic language. The festival of Enkutatash began over 3,000 years with the Queen of Sheba, a figure from the Hebrew Bible celebrated in Ethiopian history and mythology. According to legend, when the Queen returned to Ethiopia after visiting King Solomon in Jerusalem, her chiefs welcomed her by replenishing her treasury with jewels. Enkutatash celebrations include church services, family gatherings, singing, and gifts. It also marks the end of the rainy season and the start of the Ethiopian spring, with blooming yellow daisies (Meskel flowers) covering the landscapes. The daisies, traditionally gifted by children on this day, symbolize the New Year, much like holy at Christmas. Enkutatash is a time for renewal, reflection, and hopes for a prosperous year. Despite its religious origins, the holiday is celebrated by people of all faiths in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and their diaspora communities worldwide.

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Sep

Food Stamps Day (1959): September 11

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It is a common misconception that the US Food Stamps Program for low-income Americans came about during the New Deal of the Roosevelt era. It took longer. A congressional bill created the program on September 11, 1959, making surplus food available to people. The Eisenhower administration signed the two-year experiment into law on September 21, 1959. However, the program was not implemented. It would take an Executive Order from President John F. Kennedy to get the ball rolling by creating stamps and removing the requirement that food comes from national surplus reserves. Finally, the Johnson administration, in 1964, would make it a permanent US Government program and expand it to 40 countries struggling with food insecurity overseas. Today this program is referred to as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and is primarily administered by private contractors through the Department of Agriculture.

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Sep

Hot Cross Bun Day, Ntl.: September 11

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National Hot Cross Bun Day celebrates the hot cross bun, a sweet pastry traditionally eaten at the end of Lent in the British Commonwealth Christian communities. Bakeries often have them on sale this day. A hot cross bun is a sweet pastry made with raisins and cinnamon and marked with a cross on its top. Traditionally eaten on Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, it signals the end of the season of Lent. The cross atop represents the crucifixion of Jesus. The spices inside of the bun symbolize herbs rubbed on His body before the internment, and the bread, as in Christian tradition, represents the body of Jesus Christ. Why this day falls in September rather than in the spring on Good Friday is unknown. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, she banned hot cross buns except for funerals, Christmas and Easter. It turns out hot cross buns are a hot topic politically as well!

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Sep

Make Your Bed Day: September 11

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Make Your Bed Day emphasizes the importance of making your bed in the morning. A tidy room contributes to positive mental health, and the room feels more relaxing and less stressful. Make Your Bed Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor (but don’t tell the kids that).

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Sep

Moon—First Quarter: September 11

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The 1st quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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Sep

Music Week and Awards, Canadian Country (CA-ON): September 11-14

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Canadian Country Music Week began in 1977 by highlighting Canada’s country music artists. Canadian Country Music Week has three components: A music festival A full day of concerts known as FanFest And the televised CCMA Awards Show on the last day. The city for this event changes each year.

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Sep

National Day of Catalonia, (ES)(1714): September 11

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If you have visited Barcelona, you’ve been to Catalonia, a province in Spain. Catalonia is well known for its campaign for independence from Spain and is considered the wild child of the nation, fiercely individual, beautiful, and remarkably artistic. It is a region that should be on every bucket list. Of course, independence can take time. This struggle has been going on for a while. Catalonia Day celebrates September 11, 1714, the fall of Barcelona to the Bourbons (not the whisky, the French) during the War of Spanish Succession. Catalonia Day features protests and independence marches.

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Sep

No News is Good News Day (2001): September 11

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No News Is Good News Day pays homage to September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the United States using four passenger planes. The logic is thus: If there is no news today, that is good news, which means there have been no attacks.

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Sep

Patriot Day, Ntl. (2001): September 11

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September 11 in the U.S. is National Patriot Day, proclaimed by President Bush first in 2001 and re-proclaimed yearly by the President. It is a tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States, which killed nearly 3,000 people. Federal offices in the United States display the flag of the United States at half-staff in honor of the individuals who lost their lives due to the attacks.

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Sep

Radha Ashtami (H): September 11

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Radha Ashtami (Radha Jayanti) celebrates the birthday of Radha, the goddess of love and the companion of Krishna. Depictions include renderings of a milkmaid and the embodiment of the soul. Radha Ashtami falls on the Asthami tithi during Shuka Paksha of the Hindu month Bhadrapada (Bhado). Devotees fast during the day and worship Radha. 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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Sep

Boss/Employee Exchange Day, Ntl.: September 9

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National Boss Employee Exchange Day is the day in a “Freaky Friday“ tradition each year. Bosses and employees swap roles to understand better where improvements can be implemented to allow employees to work more efficiently.

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Sep

Chocolate Milkshake Day: September 12

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Chocolate Milkshake Day celebrates cold beverage that combines milk, ice cream, and chocolate. 1885 was the year the word "milkshake" first appeared in print. Initially, milkshakes were an adult drink of whisky, eggs, and milk. With the popularity of ice cream coupled with the expansion of refrigeration and the invention of the electric blender in 1911, this whisky nog soon added ice cream as an ingredient. The 1920s popularized the drink, now without alcohol. Youth particularly enjoyed milkshakes prompting soda shops to open nationwide. The next incarnation of the milkshake would come in the form of malt, first introduced to the milkshake by Walgreens Pharmacy soda jockey Ivar Coulson in 1922. Malt flavors ice cream with a smokey flavor and is created from evaporated milk, malted barley, and wheat flour. With the invention of the automatic mixer in 1936, the classic drink morphed into fast food that millions could consume.

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Sep

Defenders Day, (US-MD)(1814): September 12

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Defender's Day in Maryland is a state holiday marking the Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry, September 12-15, 1814. This battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner." It marks the successful repelling of the British army from the city of Baltimore.

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