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It is just weeks until the annual Academy Awards are given out for the previous year's best films, actors, and behind-the-scenes people. However, it is only exciting if you have skin in the game and have seen the movies. To this end, in 2020, the governing body of the Academy Awards created Global Movie Day. It's your opportunity to kick back, catch up on this year's nominees and pick your favorites. It's also a rare opportunity to engage with Academy members and filmmakers across social media. Use the hashtag #GlobalMovieDay to find them and participate in Global Movie Day.

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Plimsoll Day (1824): February 10

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Plimsoll Day marks the birth of Samuel Plimsoll in 1824. Plimsoll was a member of the British Parliament and an advocate for sailors' safety. His work created Plimsoll's bill, which ended the practice of overloading ships, a hazard that increased the danger of capsizing and impeded the ability to navigate vessels safely. The bill passed in 1876 and instituted the Plimsoll Line, the mark you see on cargo ships to mark at which point the boat has reached total capacity. By 1894, the line was standardized based on volume and weight.

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Pulses Day, World: February 10

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Capitalizing upon a successful United Nation's Year of Pulses in 2016, February 10, beginning in 2019, is designated World Pulse Day. Pulses are edible seeds. World Pulses Day aims to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed toward food security and nutrition. The day creates a unique opportunity to encourage connections throughout the food chain that would better utilize pulse-based proteins, further global production of pulses, better implement crop rotations and address the challenges in the trade of pulses.

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Sha'ban (M): February 10 - March 10

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Shaban, or Sha'ban, is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar and the month before Ramadan.

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Shaban (M): February 10 - March 9

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Shaban, or Sha'ban, is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar and the month before Ramadan.

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Six Nations, Round 2: February 10-11

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Round two of the Six Nations Rugby Championship Starts today.

The Six Nations Rugby Tournament, a cornerstone of international rugby union competitions, dates back to 1883. Initially known as the Home Nations Championship, it included the four United Kingdom countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. The tournament expanded in 1910 to include France, becoming the Five Nations until Italy joined in 2000, marking the birth of the current Six Nations format.

The Six Nations occurs annually, involving England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales national teams. These teams compete in a round-robin format, each playing the others once per season. Matches are held in the participating countries, making the tournament a pan-European event celebrated for its intense rivalries, historic venues, and passionate fanbases.

The motivation behind the Six Nations Tournament is multifaceted. Primarily, it serves as a prestigious competition in the rugby calendar, fostering national pride and showcasing some of the best talents in the sport. It also plays a crucial role in developing rugby in Europe, providing a competitive platform for the teams and a significant revenue stream for the sport's growth at all levels.

Players selected for the Six Nations are typically the crème de la crème of rugby talent from their respective countries. Selection is a high honor, representing the culmination of individual and team efforts within domestic and international leagues. The tournament highlights veteran stars and is a launching pad for emerging talents to make their mark on the global stage.

The Six Nations is a series of rugby matches and a cultural phenomenon that transcends sport. It encapsulates a blend of tradition, national identity, and sporting excellence, making it a pivotal event for players and fans. The tournament's enduring appeal is a testament to its significance in rugby and the broader sporting landscape.

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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Umbrella Day: February 10

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Parasols, sunshades, umbrellas, brolly, parapluie, rainshade, gamp, Bumbershoot, or umbrolly, however, you refer, today is Umbrella Day. Umbrellas have protected people from the wind, sun, snow, and rain since around 2000 BC.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, Ntl.: February 11-17

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National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week draws attention to the role of cardiac rehabilitation in reducing the potentially devastating effects of heart disease. The organizers provide educational resources on the website designed to advance patient care and discounts on featured cardiovascular-related webcasts in the AACVPR Education Center throughout February.

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Cheesefare (Forgiveness) Sunday (C): February 11

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Cheesefare Sunday in the Orthodox Christian Church is the last Sunday before the season of Lent. It is the last day one can eat cheese or fish prior to the upcoming 40 days of fasting, and it is traditionally a day to grant forgiveness to friends and family.

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Children of Alcoholics Week, International: February 11-17

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International Children of Alcoholics Week celebrates recovery. Thousands of children (of all ages) have received the help they needed to recover from the pain and losses suffered in their childhood due to a parent’s abuse of alcohol or drugs.

The week offers hope to those still suffering from the adverse impact of parental alcohol and drug addiction through educational programs, proclamations by mayors and governors, poster contests in schools, and radio, television, and print media. Tools and suggestions are available on the website at: http://www.nacoa.org/coaweek_tools.html.

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Electrific Day, Be (1847): February 11

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Thomas Alva Edison’s contributions to our present civilization are marked today through the celebration of his birth in 1847. Edison invented the light bulb, phonograph, movie projector, and hundreds of other products we use daily.

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Fasching Sunday (DE/AT): February 11

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Part of the Lutheran and Catholic traditions heading into the 40 days of penance and fasting before Easter, Fasching Sunday is the final Sunday service. It is called Tulip Sunday and is Carnaval, German style.

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Flirting Week, Intl.: February 11-17

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Created by best-selling relationship author Robin Gorman Newman, International Flirting Week celebrates this ancient art. It recognizes its role in the lives of singles seeking a mate, couples looking to sustain their love, and those simply exchanging a playful glance with a stranger, acquaintance, or colleague. Flirting, though a natural response to the opposite sex, is not always considered a good thing. In fundamentalist religious groups within the major faiths of the Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Mormon, flirting can be seen as immoral and actively condemned or prosecuted.

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Foundation Day (JP)(660 BC): February 11

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On February 11, 660 BC, the mythological Emperor Jimmu ascended to the throne, establishing the nation of Japan. Today is also known as Empire Day or Kigensetsu in Japan and is a national holiday.

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