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The new moon occurs when the earth's satellite and the sun are on the exact elliptical longitude. The moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit. From our planet, we usually cannot see it. The new moon is considered the first phase.

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Aug

Owl Day, International: August 4

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International Owl Awareness Day celebrates the winged messenger of wisdom, the owl. There are 236 known species of owls, falling into two families, the Tytonidae and Strigidae. Thirteen owls are currently on the critical or endangered species list, including the Pernambuco Pygmy Owl and Siau Scops Owl, both with fewer than 50 remaining. A large owl can consume over 2,000 rodents, fish, and small animals annually, making them essential for pest control. Smaller owls keep the insect population under control, and the birds of prey live on six of seven continents. The largest species is the Blakiston's Fish Owl, with a wingspan of 6.5 feet (1.98 meters) and weighing over eight pounds (3.6 kilograms). The smallest owl is the Long-whiskered Owlets, with a wingspan of 4.1 -4.6 inches (10 - 11.5 centimeters) and weighing less than 2 ounces (0.06 kilograms).

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Aug

Revolution Day, (BF)(1983): August 4

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Revolution Day in Burkina Faso (Translates to the "Land of Honest People") marks the anniversary of August 4, 1983, the day of the coup and when Captain Thomas Sankara returned to power. Revolution Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Single Working Women's Day: August 4

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Single Working Women's Day and Single Working Women's Week honor women who work, bringing home their bacon without support. Often single women face casual discrimination such as being judged on their looks, their age, and statements like: "She doesn't have a family to support; therefore, she doesn't need __________ like so and so." "She will get married, so there is no need to promote her." "She's in one of her moods today. Probably that time of the month." Discrimination includes actions like the sales team going to a strip club, playing golf when she doesn't, or using references to sports or sex that exclude or shame her in team building. Barbara Payne realized that there is no celebration to commemorate working single women. She created this day to provide support, advice, and encouragement for single women in the workplace. Fifty-one percent of women in the United States are single. Working is a challenge for anyone; however, women who work and are part of a recognized couple tend to benefit more than their single counterparts in many ways. These include lower taxes, taking advantage of bulk pricing, better restaurant seating, support after a rough day, and someone to share child-rearing. Then there are the everyday tasks like running to the dry cleaner and picking up milk after work. When you're single, you do it all. And if you lose your job, no one can help with the expenses until you get a new one. Of course, being a single working woman also has advantages (if you don't have children). You keep your paycheck. Networking is much easier if you don't have to be home after work and your time is your own. You do what you want. Everything has its perks. Still, anyone who has been a single working woman will tell you that it's demanding but rewarding. This week is a time to applaud your single female friends born without trust funds and show how much you appreciate them. Send a card, give a gift, buy a drink, or write a blog post. Mani/Pedi, anyone? Just don't forget to include yourself.

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Aug

Sisters' Day, Ntl.: August 4

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National Sisters' Day occurs on the first Sunday in August and coincides with World Friendship Day. This celebration honors the bond between sisters, whether genetically linked, step, or through shared experience. It's a day to show your sister your appreciation and spend time together if possible. Don't have a sister? Consider volunteering with organizations that mentor young people like Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America. It's a great way to spend your time and make a difference in a young person's life.

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Aug

Friendship Day, World (IN/US): August 4*

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World Friendship Day was first proposed by Hallmark in 1919 as part of a marketing campaign to celebrate friendship by sending out cards of appreciation. In 1935, the first Sunday of August was declared World Friendship Day by Proclamation in the US Congress. Later the United Nations declared Winnie the Pooh the official Ambassador for Friendship. India and the United States observe this day on the first Sunday in August, and the rest of the world celebrates it on July 30 as the International Day of Friendship. The United Nations created both events, and observance dates vary by nation.

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Aug

August Civic Holiday (CA): August 5

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Canadian Civic Holidays are national holidays in most of the country. The August holiday is held on the first Monday and goes by different names in each province. These names include: British Columbia Day in British Columbia New Brunswick Day in New Brunswick Saskatchewan Day in Saskatchewan Natal Day in Nova Scotia Terry Fox Day in Manitoba

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Aug

August Holiday (IE): August 5

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The first Monday of August is a national holiday in Ireland, and it's simply a summer treat for the Irish. There is no reason. It is merely a day off.

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Aug

August Holiday (IS): August 5

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The first Monday of August is a national holiday in Iceland to honor the Icelandic Constitution of 1944.

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Aug

Bank Holiday (AU-NSW): August 5

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The first Monday of August in New South Wales, Australia, is a bank holiday. Bank employees celebrate their hard work and contribution to our modern society. All banks in New South Wales are closed on this day, and bank workers use this free Monday to extend their weekend and either go on a well-deserved vacation or just rest and take a break.

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Aug

Colorado Day (US-CO)(1876): August 5

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Colorado Day marks the anniversary of August 1, 1876, when Colorado became the 38th state in the United States. Colorado Day is a state observance on the first Monday of August.

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Aug

Emancipation Day Holiday, (BS/GD)(1834): August 5

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On August 1, 1834, the British government ended slavery in the Bahamas and Grenada. Emancipation Day is celebrated as a national holiday on the first Monday, and festivities include sailing and regattas throughout the islands.

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Aug

Homeland Thanksgiving, (HR)(1995): August 5

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Thanksgiving, or Victory Day, in Croatia marks the August 4-5, 1995 victory in Operation Storm over Serbian rebels. The victory marked the beginning of a free and independent Croatia. Thanksgiving is a national holiday.

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Aug

Oyster Day: August 5

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National Oyster Day is one of a few dozen food holidays created by the Party Excuses Network as a reason to party. Usually eaten raw, oysters have been a favorite luxury food since Greek and Roman times and are believed to be an aphrodisiac.

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Aug

Picnic Day (AU): August 5

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Railway Heritage Picnic Day, or simply Picnic Day, is celebrated in Australia's Northern Territory and coincides with official bank holidays in the UK, selected provinces, and commonwealth countries. Australia's Northern Territory's Railway Heritage Picnic Day marks the freeing of indentured Chinese laborers, at the time referred to as Coolie (British slang for Asian indentured servant), were under contract with the North Australia Railway. Like in the United States, much of the railway track was laid by Chinese laborers; it was backbreaking work, and many did not survive. In 1888, after completing the first part of the railway, the Governor of the Southern Territories reversed its policy of requiring Asian workers to leave Australia upon job completion. Instead, he gave them a choice, to return home or become part of Australian culture. Upon being granted freeman status, many Asian laborers chose to stay in Australia and build a life. How did the former indentured servants celebrate? They had a picnic in Adelaide, thus Picnic Day!

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