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Live Long and Prosper Day honors the memory of Leonard Nimoy, who played the beloved Vulcan character, Mr. Spock, on the Science Fiction adventure series "Star Trek." He's tagline was "Live Long and Prosper." Annually on the birthday of Nimoy, March 26, 1931. This event first ran in 2017.

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Make Up Your Own Holiday Day: March 26

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There are a lot of holidays each year, and only some celebrate each. That's normal, and we all celebrate different things. Wellcat Holidays has declared this day the Make up Your Own Holiday Day, no matter how weird, unorthodox, and personal. Then celebrate as you want! It is your day.

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Mar

Nougat Day, Ntl.: March 26

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Nougat is a candy made with sugar or honey, roasted nuts, and sometimes diced candied fruit. National Nougat Day is your license to indulge.

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Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianole Day, (US-HI)(1871): March 26

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In 1919, Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day presented to the US Congress a bill to make the territory of Hawaii an American State. Though he died three years later, his vision would be realized in 1959, when Hawaii became the 50th state. It is celebrated on the anniversary of his birth, March 26, 1871.

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Mar

Average "Joe" Day, Ntl.: March 27

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National Average Joe Day celebrates the everyday man and his impact on the world. The actual origin of the day is still being determined. Still, the term refers to the medium American: A middle-class man who is high school educated and works hard while caring for his family. To be an average Joe is to avoid making waves, and it is a man who blends in and leads an ordinary life. Joe was first used to denote the average man in 1841. During the 20th century, "average Joe" took on a new life picking up additional adjectives including GI Joe, Joe Schmoe, Joe Beige, Joe Lunch Bucket, Joe Sad, Joe Six Pack, Joe Yale, Joe Zilch, and the not-so-average Joe Cool. The US Social Security Administration lists Joseph in the top 10 names for boys going back to the 1880s. It fell into the top 20 during the 1940s and re-entered the top 10 in the 1980s before falling to its lowest point of 19 in 2010. If you'd like to see where your name ranks, check out the Social Security Database at: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/century.html

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Mar

Grain Sampling Day, Whole: March 27

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Supermarkets, restaurants, and schools participate in this nationwide event that provides opportunities to sample various whole grains and try something new—sponsored annually by the Whole Grains Council. Below is a list of the types of whole grains from the Whole Grain Council. See how many of these you've tried: Amaranth Barley Buckwheat Bulgur Corn Einkorn Farro / Emmer Fonio Freekeh Kamut® Khorasan Grain Kañiwa Millet Oats Quinoa Rice Rye Sorghum / Milo Spelt Teﬀ Triticale Wheat Wild Rice

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Little Red Wagon Day: March 27

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A celebration of children, their creativity, and ingenuity, Little Red Wagon Day embraces the quintessential symbol of childhood: the little red wagon.

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Mar

Manatee Appreciation Day: March 27

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Manatees are marine mammals resembling the combination of a seal and a walrus. These gentle giants inhabit rivers, canals, saltwater bays, estuaries, and coastal areas along the southeastern United States. They spend the winter in Florida and migrate north to Virginia and Texas in the summer months. The advent of power boats, which often collide with the animals coupled with overhunting in the past for their meat, oil, and hides, has placed the manatee on the Endangered Species List. In 1972, the manatee was designated a marine mammal protected under the Federal Marine Mammal Protection Act. By 1979 then governor of Florida Bob Graham declared November Manatee Awareness Month, thus authorizing the first state-designated protection zones for the marine mammal. In 1980 the US Congress followed suit with a $100,000 allocation to the Marine Mammal Commission and the development of the initial Federal Manatee Recovery Plan by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Quirky Country Music Song Title Day: March 27

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Quirky Country Music Song Title Day is another Wellcat holiday, and it's a day to make light of the funny and quirky music song titles country singers come up with. What's your favorite quirky music song title? Try a couple of these on and see what you think: She's Looking Better After Every Beer. She Got The Ring, and I Got The Finger. I'm So Miserable Without You; It's Like Having You Here. I Still Miss You, Baby, But My Aim's Gettin' Better. If The Phone Don't Ring, You'll Know It's Me. I Sold A Car To A Guy Who Stole My Girl, But It Don't Run, So We're Even. See how many funky titles you can find today, and have a great laugh!

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Mar

Resistance Day (MM)(1945): March 27

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On March 27, 1945, the people of Burma (Myanmar today) rose against the Japanese occupation of their nation and officially joined the Allies during WWII. Resistance Day is a national holiday in Myanmar.

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Independence Day (GR)(1832): March 25

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The Greeks celebrate their Independence Day on March 25. Greece fought for its independence from the Ottoman Empire. The War of Independence lasted more than a decade, from 1821 to 1832. The Russian Empire, Great Britain, the Kingdom of France, and several other European powers assisted the revolutionaries in achieving their freedom.

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Lobster Newburg Day, Ntl.: March 25

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Lobster Newberg is an American spin on the classic seafood, lobster. It includes butter, cream, cognac, sherry, eggs, and cayenne pepper. Ben Wenberg, a sea captain, invented the dish and first brought it to Charles Delmonico, owner of Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City to the manager, in 1876. It was first added to the Delmonico menu by chef Charles Ranhofer under the title Lobster a la Wenberg. Lobster Newberg Day is an unofficial food holiday with no sponsor.

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Lunar Eclipse (Penumbral): March 25

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into the Earth's shadow and appears to go dark. Eclipses can occur one to three times a year and fall into the following categories:

Partial Lunar Eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through a portion of the Earth's shadow, the umbra, covering a part of the Moon and giving the side shadowed by the Earth a reddish-brown hue.

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth's outer shadow, also known as the penumbra. This dimming of the Moon's intensity gives it a gray or brownish color.

Total Lunar Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth's shadow completely covers the Moon as it passes in front of the Sun. During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon appears reddish-brown. Unlike a solar eclipse, you can watch a lunar eclipse with the naked eye.

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Medal of Honor Day, Ntl. (1863): March 25

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Created by Congressional resolution in 1991, Medal of Honor Day honors the men and women of the US armed services who have gone above and beyond in the call of duty. It is the highest military honor in the United States and is usually presented publicly by the President on behalf of congress. To receive one is a great honor and a rare occasion. The first Medal of Honor was awarded on March 25, 1863. One of the few instances in history where a Medal of Honor recipient was not awarded his medal in a public ceremony is the case of Captain William McGonagle, who successfully navigated the USS Liberty through a sustained attack by unmarked and non-identifiable ships, subs, and planes in the Eastern Mediterranean on June 8, 1967. The forces attacking the marked US ship committed war crimes. They violated international law by shooting its lifeboats as crew members tried to escape and napalming the lightly armed intelligence ship. In the end, the USS Liberty, with a 40-foot torpedo hole at the water line, made it to Malta. Thirty-four men died in the attack, and 171 were injured. Saving the ship and the remaining crew is exactly why McGonagle received the Medal of Honor. Why was McGonagle prevented from a public ceremony if that is the case? Simply put, he got attacked by the wrong country. The attacking military was later revealed to be the only nation that persistently gets a free pass to kill Americans, whether military, civilians, or journalists. Which nation was it? The state in question presents itself as the paragon of humanity while violently repressing the human rights of over six million people, then paradoxically claiming it is the world's foremost victim. It is a state which wields faith as its shield to accountability and exists as the entitled oxymoronic definition of a non-democracy democracy—that struggling, weak nuclear superpower protected by one of the world's ten most powerful militaries, its own. The nation-state, of course, is Israel. Israel attacked McGonagal and the USS Liberty, so McGonagal and the survivors would have to accept recognition in secret. The world's definition of hypocrisy would eventually rack up a kill sheet of at least 41 Americans (that we can document) in the next several decades, including two in 2022, one a respected international journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, and the other, just an average Joe, like you and me. Predictably, the US did nothing then or now, despite there being a lot the US could do. Israel is in the ten percentile of wealthiest countries, yet it continues to be the world's largest recipient of US aid. Then there is the unabated diplomatic and military support that continues, pandering to which is often in violation of US laws, international treaties, and international law. What is the moral of the story? If you're American, don't get killed, maimed, or hurt by Israel. You will not get justice; even if the US's highest honor recognizes your heroism, it must remain a secret. Israel's vanity is worth more than your life. In that, the sophist nation-state is unique. Perhaps one day, the US government will publicly recognize McGonagle's Medal of Honor and the USS Liberty. Possibly, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

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Moon—Full: March 25

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A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track the seasons and as a point of reference. The names listed below come from Native American and Colonial American traditions passed down through generations. Here are the common names for full moons in each month in the Northern Hemisphere (the Southern Hemisphere doesn't do this tradition): January: Wolf Moon—Named after the howling of wolves during the cold winter nights. February: Snow Moon—Named for the typically heavy snowfall. March: Worm Moon—As the ground thaws, earthworms emerge, attracting birds. April: Seed Moon—Time to plant for the fall harvest. May: Flower Moon—Named for the abundance of flowers in May. June: Strawberry Moon— due to the short harvesting season for strawberries in the northeastern United States. July: Buck Moon—when new antlers grow on male deer (bucks). August: Sturgeon Moon—when sturgeon fish are abundant in North America's Great Lakes. September: Harvest Moon—time to harvest crops. October: Hunter's Moon—game is at its fattest, allowing hunters to stock up for the winter months. November: Beaver Moon—when beavers build their winter dams. December: Cold Moon—long, dark, and cold nights. Full moon names vary between cultures, regions, and traditions; several full moons have alternative names. The above are the most common. A blue moon occurs when two full moons are in a single month, and February is the only month in the year that occasionally does not have a full moon. A blood moon describes a total lunar eclipse.

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