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Republic Day in Burkina Faso (Formerly the Republic of Upper Volta) marks the anniversary of August 5, 1960, when the nation gained its independence from France. Republic Day is a national holiday.

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Underwear Day, Ntl.: August 5

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To publicly shine a light on “unmentionables,” Freshpair founded National Underwear Day on August 5th, 2003. Since, New York City has celebrated this event annually with massive underwear giveaways, a pop-up shop in Columbus Circle, and runway shows. Even major brands, including Papi, Diesel, Wacoal, and Tommy Hilfiger, have gotten onboard. Each year thousands of new, clean skivvies are donated to the homeless through the efforts of Fresh Pair and National Underwear Day.

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Aug

Work Like a Dog Day: August 5

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Work Like a Dog Day is a chance to thank your employees and coworkers that put in the extra effort and work harder than anyone else for the good of the team. This unofficial event occurs each year during the height of summer, when it’s challenging to stay focused and get it done.

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Aug

Youth Day, (ZM): August 5

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Youth Day is set aside each year on the first Monday of August in Zambia to celebrate all things related to children.

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Aug

August Public Holiday (AG): August 5-6

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The first Monday and Tuesday of August are official national and bank holidays on the islands of Antigua and Barbuda.

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Aug

Fresh Breath Day, Ntl.: August 6

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National Fresh Breath Day promotes the importance of good oral hygiene. Bad breath is usually the result of poor mouth care but can also be a sign of severe health issues. National Fresh Breath Day is the perfect day to visit the dentist for a proper clean. Many people tend to neglect oral hygiene, which can turn out to be extremely painful and very costly later on.

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Aug

Hiroshima (1945): August 6

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August 6, 1945, is the day of the Hiroshima bombing. As the Japanese military lost battles in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, soldiers perished in great numbers. Replenishing the ranks required drafting new men, leaving women, children, and elderly men at home. These people populated most of Japan's cities in August 1945. Hiroshima was home to several military facilities, military personnel, and foreign prisoners of war, all of which were in the city during the bombing. Foreigners, including workers, prisoners, and business people, pushed the total population to over 350,000 that day. At 8:15 A.M. on August 6, 1945, "Little Boy," the code name of the thin atom bomb, fell on the city. Up to 146,000 people would eventually lose their lives, half the day of the bombing. The world had never witnessed a bomb of this power, and Hiroshima is one of only two times a nuclear weapon has been used in war. The second would be three days later. Learn more at http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/kids/KPSH_E/frame/hirotop14.html.

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Aug

Independence Day,(BO)(1825): August 6

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Independence Day in Bolivia marks the anniversary of August 6, 1825, the day of independence from Spain. Bolivia is named after the person who led the nation to independence, Simon Bolivia. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Night Out (US/CA), Ntl.: August 6

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National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign in the United States and Canada promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Its purpose is to help neighbors get to know each other and watch out for each other. The event began in 1983 and now includes over 16,000 communities and 38 million people across the United States and Canada each year.

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Aug

Root Beer Float Day (1893): August 6

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National Root Beer Float Day is the day when people celebrate the Root Beer Float, basically root beer with a scoop of ice cream. Native Americans invented root beer. The root beer float was designed by Frank J. Wisner in Cripple Creek, Colorado, in August 1893. Legend has it that Wisner, while thinking of how to provide soda to the townsfolk of Cripple Creek, saw the snow on top of Cow Mountain, which reminded him of vanilla ice cream. Being the Owner of the Cripple Creek Cow Mountain Gold Mining Company, he also owned a bar. Wisner added a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the Myers Avenue Red Root Beer. He liked the taste, so he served it to his customers the next day, and it became an instant hit. Root beer is part of Native American heritage, a beverage created from sassafras or sarsaparilla root. Charles Elmer Hires was the first to produce root beer in 1876 commercially.

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Aug

Wiggle Your Toes Day, Ntl.: August 6

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Can you wiggle your toes? Congratulations! You have something to be thankful for today. Millions of people worldwide cannot do this due to misadventure, paralysis, illness, or other reasons. Foot health is an indicator of overall health, and whether you can or cannot wiggle your toes, today is a great day to pamper those feet and focus on foundations. Wiggle Your Toes Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Aug

Breastfeeding Week, World: August 1-7

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World Breastfeeding Week occurs during the first week of August. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and children. Throughout this promotion, mothers are encouraged to breastfeed their children during the first six months of life. This event is organized by WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action), WHO (World Health Organization), and UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund).

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Aug

Clown Week, Intl.: August 1-7

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International Clown Week began in the United States as a Presidential proclamation by former President Richard Nixon and grew into an international event. In 1967 Clown Club of America members were urged to write to their congressmen and senators requesting a presidential proclamation naming August 1-7 as National Clown Week. In 1969, after clowns met with Senator John McClellan of Arkansas, chairman of the Senate subcommittee on Observances and Holidays, a resolution was introduced, and success was finally achieved. On October 8, 1970, Public Law 91-443 under the 91st Congress, JJR 26 was passed by both the House and Senate and sent to President Nixon for his signature.

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Aug

Minority Donor Awareness Month: August

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National Minority Donor Awareness Month (previously a week) increases awareness of the need for organ, eye, and tissue donors among minorities. It encourages people to register as donors and care for their health to reduce the number of people requiring transplants.

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Aug

Battle of Boyacá Day (CO)(1819): August 7

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Fought on August 7, 1819, the Battle of Battle of Boyacá liberated the portion of Columbia from the Spanish royal army. This battle is considered the turning point in Columbia's quest for independence. Battle of Boyacá Day is a national holiday in Columbia.

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