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The Georgia State Rodeo is one for the bucket list. There is nothing quite like a rodeo, and everyone should get an opportunity to experience one in their life, even if it has to be through virtual reality. Rodeo competitions include: Saddle Bronc Riding Bareback Riding Tie-Down Roping Team Roping Bull Riding Steer Wrestling Barrel Racing It's an excellent time for the family and one of the 20 officially sanctioned competition rodeos in the United States.

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Independence Day (LC)(1979): February 22

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On February 22, 1979, the island nation of St. Lucia achieved independence from Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Margarita Day, Ntl.: February 22

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Which woman named Margarita is responsible for the Margarita (tequila, triple sec, and lime) is debated. What is known is the drink is Mexican and was created sometime in the late 1930s or early 1940s, depending upon which story you believe. It is named after a woman, and its main ingredient is tequila. There are three varieties of Tequila: Gold Tequila, Tequila Anejo, and White Tequila. Gold and Anejo are aged in oak, like wine. Most tequila is produced in Mexico. It is made from the Blue Agave (century) plant and must contain 51 percent of Blue Agave under Mexican law to be considered tequila. Blue Agave is grown in Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, and Guanajuato. The Best Premium Tequila containing 100 percent Agave are: 1. Jose Cuervo 250 Aniversario ($2,000+/bottle) 2. Asom Broso (aged 11 years and over $1,200+ per bottle) 3. Gran Patron Burdeos ($500+/bottle) 4. Don Julio Real ($375/bottle) 5. Milagro Unico ($350/bottle) 6. Casa Dragones (around $300/bottle) 7. Don Julio 1942 ($150/bottle) 8. Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia ($140/bottle) 9. Avión Silver (averaging $50) 10. Maestro Dobel ($50/bottle) Todd McCalla created this event to celebrate his favorite drink.

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Thinking Day, World: February 22

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During World Thinking Day, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. World Thinking Day is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts' Global Action Theme (GAT), based upon the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These objectives aim to improve the lives of the world's poorest people, and educating girls is one of the most potent and effective ways to reduce global poverty.

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Walking the Dog Day: February 22

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However, since dogs need walking daily, use this day as a reminder. There is National Walk Your Dog Week, which occurs in October. National Walking the Dog Day began in 2010 and focuses on the increasing problem of canine behavior issues and obesity in America. October's National Walk Your Dog Week is an official, sponsored event.

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Washington's Birthday (1732): February 22

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On February 22, 1732, General George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States, was born. He led an illustrious career. The words of his farewell address remain relevant in America today, particularly his warnings about showing favored nation status to allies and the dangers of imperialism. "The West derives from the East supplies requisite to its growth and comfort, and what is perhaps of still greater consequence, it must of necessity owe the secure enjoyment of indispensable outlets for its own productions to the weight, influence, and the future maritime strength of the Atlantic side of the Union, directed by an indissoluble community of interest as one nation. Any other tenure by which the West can hold this essential advantage, whether derived from its own separate strength or from an apostate and unnatural connection with any foreign power, must be intrinsically precarious. While, then, every part of our country thus feels an immediate and particular interest in union, all the parts combined can not fail to find in the united mass of means and efforts greater strength, greater resource, proportionally greater security from external danger, a less frequent interruption of their peace by foreign nations, and what is of inestimable value, they must derive from union an exemption from those broils and wars between themselves which so frequently afflict neighboring countries not tied together by the same governments, which their own rivalships alone would be sufficient to produce, but which opposite foreign alliances, attachments, and intrigues would stimulate and embitter. Hence, likewise, they will avoid the necessity of those overgrown military establishments which, under any form of government, are inauspicious to liberty, and which are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty. In this sense it is that your union ought to be considered as a main prop of your liberty, and that the love of the one ought to endear to you the preservation of the other." Excerpt from George Washington's Farewell Address of September 19, 1796.

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Wildlife Day, Ntl. (1962): February 22

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National Wildlife Day, founded in 2005, falls on the birthdate of conservationist "The Crocodile Hunter," Steve Irwin, born February 22, 1962. Irwin Died September 4, 2006. Colleen Paige created this event to focus on endangered species and support the zoos, sanctuaries, and organizations working to save them. Until 2018, it ran on September 4. In 2018, it moved to February 22. Supporters are encouraged to contact their local zoo or animal sanctuary, sponsor a favorite animal, donate or volunteer on this day.

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Banana Bread Day: February 23

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Banana Bread Day does solve one big problem —what to do with all those over-ripe bananas! Banana bread is one of the few delicious applications for over-ripe, black-spotted bananas that are far too mushy and sweet to eat. So go ahead. Gather up your bananas and bake some bread. You can always bring the leftovers into the office tomorrow!

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Brunei Darussalam (BN)(1984): February 23

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On February 23, 1984, the Southeast Asian country of Brunei was granted its independence from Britain. Brunei Darussalam is a national holiday.

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Curling is Cool Day: February 23

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Wellcat started this Curling is Cool to bring attention to the addition of curling to the Olympic sports line-up. The World Curling Federation describes the origin of curling thus: "Paintings by a 16th-century Flemish Artist, Pieter Bruegel (1530-1569), portrayed an activity similar to curling played on frozen ponds. The first written evidence appeared in Latin when, in 1540, John McQuhin, a notary in Paisley, Scotland, recorded in his protocol book a challenge between John Sclater, a monk in Paisley Abbey, and Gavin Hamilton, a representative of the Abbot. The report indicated that Sclater threw a stone along the ice three times and asserted that he was ready for the agreed contest."

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Defender of the Fatherland Day (RU)(1918): February 23

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During the Russian civil war, on February 17, 1918, the first major draft of soldiers into the new Red Army occurred in Petrograd and Moscow. On February 23, the Red Army was established. This day marks that anniversary. It has had several different names over the years and has been celebrated on other days. President Vladimir Putin added the current Defender of the Fatherland holiday to the official Russian holiday calendar in 2002.

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Diesel Engine Day (1893): February 23

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On February 23, 1893, Rudolph Diesel received a patent for the diesel engine. Born in Paris to Bavarian parents, he created the first engine to use fuel oil rather than water or gasoline. It took him two years to further improve this machine, which ultimately surpassed the steam engine efficiency.

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Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, Intl.: February 23

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We're unable to determine why today is International Dog Biscuit Day, but we suspect it might relate to the day the first patent on dog biscuits was filed in 1860, as there is no correlation to the birth or death of the inventors. Unfortunately, the UK Historical Patent Office only has patents going back to 1890 in their database, so we'll have to leave proving that theory for another year. Dog Biscuits: a Short History Romans began feeding dogs scraps from the table, stale bread, and other treats. The term dog biscuit originated during the 16th or 17th century in Europe. In 1809 Filt Bennett mixed milk, minerals, and meat together to form the first dog biscuit. He did sell them, but nowhere at scale, so Filt Bennett doesn't get the credit for the biscuits we know today. Credit, instead, goes to James Spratt of Cincinnati, Ohio, who, while in England in 1860, introduced the first commercially produced dog biscuit: Spratt's Patent Meat Fibrine Dog Cakes made of wheat, beetroot, vegetables, and beef blood. Yum? In 1907 things changed again. Fredrick H. Bennett repackaged the dog biscuits into the shape of a bone, calling them 'Maltoid Milk Bones.' They were a tremendous success, and he went from pauper to millionaire rather quickly simply by reshaping the end product. In 1931, the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) bought his company. The rest is history.

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Emperor's Birthday (JP)(1960): February 23

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On February 23, 1960, Emperor Naruhito of Japan was born. He became emperor on May 1, 2019, and his birthday is a national holiday.

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Flamenco Festival, Jerez (ES): February 23 - March 9 (est)

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Since 1996, Jerez de la Frontera in Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain, has held a two-week festival, La Feria de Jerez, highlighting traditional and contemporary Flamenco dancing. The entire city participates in live theater, pubs, and Flamenco classes for anyone attending. Annually in late winter. 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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