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Unity Day in Russia marks the anniversary of the liberation of Moscow from the Polish on November 4, 1612. A national public holiday in Russia, it is observed on a Monday if the fourth falls on a weekend.

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Victory Day, (IT)(1918): November 4

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Victory Day in Italy marks the anniversary of November 4, 1918, when the nation signed a treaty with Austria returning Trentino and Trieste to Italy after WWI.

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Will Rogers Day, (1879): November 4

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William Penn Adair Rogers was an American writer, actor, and humorist who first came to fame on the Vaudeville circuits. Later he became a well-known character actor in the early years of film. Rogers died in 1935 in a plane crash. Today is the anniversary of his birth on November 4, 1879.

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Civil Disobedience, Guy Fawkes Day (UK)(1605): November 5

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The 5th of November in the United Kingdom is known as Civil Disobedience Day, Guy Fawkes Night, Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night, and Fireworks Night. On this day in 1605, a group of English Catholics, led by Guy Fawkes, attempted to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and replace him with a Catholic monarch.

After the failed attempt, Fawkes was arrested guarding a cache of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords in London, which he was attempting to blow up. Since 1606, the 5th of November has defined civil disobedience. The "Guy Fawkes Mask" is one of the more endearing symbols of rebellion and is used by the hacker group Anonymus as their signature.

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Day of the First Shout, (SV)(1811): November 5

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Day of the First Shout in El Salvador marks the anniversary of November 5, 1811, when rebels fought the first battle for independence in Central America. Day of the First Shout is a national holiday.

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Firewood Day: November 5

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With winter almost here, it's time to stock up on firewood. The Firewood Hoarders Club created this day in 2017 to encourage firewood appreciation, awareness, and education. Annually on the 5th of November.

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Melbourne Cup, Lexis (AU-VIC): November 5

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The Melbourne Cup is a thoroughbred horse race occurring on the first Tuesday of November. Considered one of the richest races in the world, the cup's race track is 3,200 meters in length and is open to horses three years old and above. Sponsored by the Victoria Racing Club and held on the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, "Cup Day" is a public holiday in Melbourne since 1876.

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Tsunami Awareness Day, World: November 5

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In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated November 5 as World Tsunami Awareness Day. The date honors the Japanese story of “Inamura-no-hi,” meaning the “burning of the rice sheaves.”

On December 23, 1854, an 8.4 earthquake hit Tokai, Japan. In its aftermath, a farmer saw the tide receding, a sign of a looming tsunami. He set fire to his entire harvest to warn villagers, who fled to high ground. Afterward, he built a dam and planted trees as a buffer against future waves.

The UN General Assembly called on all countries, international bodies, and civil society to observe the day to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction.

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Volunteer Managers Day, Intl.: November 5

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First conceived in 1999, International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay) was created by Nan Hawthorn as a way to recognize the time, effort, and skills managers and volunteers put into causes. The statement of values is as follows: Volunteer Managers have the skills and knowledge to help people be part of the solution in meeting community needs. Even in cynical times, they practice the art of the possible. Volunteer Managers change lives — both the lives of volunteers and those served by well-led volunteers. It is a life-changing profession. Volunteer managers provide the leadership and direction that allows people to build a good and just society and mend the social fabric. Without professional leadership, people’s time, talents, and efforts could be wasted. A well-run volunteer program shows the community, including potential donors, that the organization is not afraid of public scrutiny and involvement and endeavors to make the most efficient use of monetary assets. Well-led volunteers become an advocacy and public relations force for an agency or program — a force no money could buy.

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Basketball Day (1861): November 6

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Basketball Day commemorates the birth of Canadian James Naismith, the father of basketball, on November 6, 1861. It's a day when community centers host tournaments and a great excuse to pick up the ball and have a game.

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Green March Day, (MA)(1975): November 6

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On November 6, 1975, nearly 350,000 Moroccans led a mass demonstration in Spanish Sahara known as the Green March. The unarmed group arrived in the city of Tarfaya and claimed the land for Morocco. On November 14, 1975, a treaty between Morocco, Spain, and Mauritania was signed, making it so. To this day, it is the largest peaceful march in history.

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Gustavus Adolphus Day (SE)(1632): November 6

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The king of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus, reigned from 1611 until his death on November 6, 1632. Under his military leadership, Sweden became a European power. He is considered one of the great commanders in history and noted for his use of combined arms and administrative abilities in matters of state. Adolphus perished in the Battle of Lutzen. Gustavus Adolphus Day is a public holiday in Sweden.

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Marooned Without A Compass Day: November 6

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Marooned without a Compass Day is devoted to the unfortunate souls stranded on a lonely island. Isolated without a knife, tools, and matches seems worse, as navigation is possible with the sun, moon, and stars. The compass first appeared in 206 BC China, finding its way to maritime navigation during the early 12th century AD.

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Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, International Day for: November 6

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Ecosystems, fauna, and animals endure silent suffering during war. Areas once full of biodiversity are frequently destroyed for years or permanently. In the beginning, the thunder of bombs shatters the stillness and rhythms of life. Explosives carve scars into the earth, decimate plant life, and pollute waters—the lifelines of many species. The violent reshaping of landscapes through trenching and fortifications disrupts the ancient migratory pathways of wildlife, from the great herds of elephants in Africa to the fleeting movements of birds across contested skies.

The repercussions of conflict echo far beyond the reach of bullets and blasts. Habitats are fragmented, disrupting the delicate balance of food chains and leading to unforeseen consequences such as the overpopulation of some species and the endangerment or extinction of others. The decline of predators can lead to an overabundance of herbivores, which then overgraze and alter the vegetation, affecting the entire ecosystem.

Chemical residues from weapons seep into soils and waters, rendering them toxic to both plant and animal life. In some regions, the land becomes littered with unexploded ordnances, posing a threat to wildlife and hindering conservation efforts, sometimes for generations. Conservation efforts collapse under the strain of conflict. Rangers and researchers, often the unsung guardians of these wild places, are forced to abandon their posts, leaving endangered species and protected areas vulnerable to poachers and unchecked illegal activities.

The international community grapples with the complexities of rebuilding nations in the aftermath of conflict, and restoring natural habitats is frequently an afterthought. Yet, the ripple effects of environmental degradation due to war contribute to a cycle of poverty and further unrest, as local communities depend on these ecosystems for survival.

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict raises awareness of the environmental costs of war and conflict. Forty percent of world conflicts break out over natural resources, including land, oil, water, or minerals.

Declared by the UN General Assembly under A/RES/56/4.

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Saxophone Day (1814): November 6

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Saxophone Day honors the birthday of its inventor Adolphe Sax, born on November 6, 1814. The sax is a classical woodwind instrument fashioned in 1840. By the 1920s, the saxophone has become synonymous with jazz and marching bands.

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