Keep Australia Beautiful Week is held in late August each year to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our environmental impact and encourage action.

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Aug

Safe + Sound Week, Ntl.: August 12-18

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Safe + Sound Week is an annual event held every August across the United States. It celebrates the accomplishments of workplace health and safety initiatives while providing resources and insights on maintaining a safe work environment for American employees.

Reasons to Participate

Effective health and safety programs have the ability to identify and address potential workplace hazards before they result in injury or illness, enhancing sustainability and overall profitability. Involvement in Safe + Sound Week can assist in launching a new safety program, revitalizing an existing one, or offering an opportunity to acknowledge the successes of your organization's safety efforts.

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Aug

Sleep Awareness Week (AU): August 5-9

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Sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health and mood. Yet, millions have trouble falling, staying, or even getting enough sleep. Sleep Awareness Week in Australia focuses on best sleep practices and what you can do to ensure you get your best night's sleep every night

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Aug

Smile Week, Ntl.: August 5-11

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Celebrated the first full Monday - Sunday in August, National Smile Week has been around for at least 25 years, though we cannot find out who is behind it. It may have begun as a dental promotion, or it could have been a reason to remind people about summer's happiness and carefree days. Bargain Hunting Week also rides the smile week because finding a good bargain makes one smile, and that event's sponsor chose National Smile Week's dates for that reason.

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Aug

Stroke Week (AU): August 5-11

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Stroke Week in Australia aims to raise awareness of how to prevent stroke. As part of the campaign drive, Australians are encouraged to become educated about strokes and the signs leading to one. The key warning signs you should never ignore are: Double vision and blurriness Numbness in one or more limbs for more than a minute or two Slurred speech Difficulty walking Loss of balance Foggy, tired feeling Severe headache Hallucinations Change in personality

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Aug

Tea Week, Afternoon (UK): August 12-18

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AFTERNOON TEA—A BRITISH TRADITION

The afternoon tea ritual holds a cherished place in British culture. This time-honored custom, often enjoyed between 3:30 and 5 PM, is more than just a meal; it reflects the nation's affinity for elegance and refinement.

TEA TIDBITS

Afternoon tea typically consists of a delightful assortment of sandwiches, scones, cakes, and pastries. Finger sandwiches cut in small squares or rectangles filled with cucumber smoked salmon, egg and watercress, or ham and mustard provide a savory start. Part two includes scones. Scones are broken in half and never cut. Next, dab a dollop of clotted cream and jam on the plate, never directly on the scone when serving. The final tier of tea presents an array of cakes and pastries, featuring everything from Victoria Sponge and Battenberg cake to delicate éclairs and macaroons.

PREPARING THE PERFECT CUP OF ENGLISH TEA

Properly preparing a cup of tea is an art form in England. The process begins with fresh, cold water brought to a rolling boil. Loose-leaf tea (2 grams per cup) is placed in a teapot and warmed with hot water before brewing. Boiling water is added to the damp tea leaves and set aside to steep for three to five minutes, depending on the desired strength.

Next, milk and sugar (or lemon for some) are added to the cup if desired. This prevents the milk from scalding. Once added, situate a strainer over the teacup and pour the steeped tea into the stainer. The stainer will catch the loose tea leaves. After pouring the tea, stir it in a lateral motion from six to twelve back and forth with the concaved spoon facing you—not round and round, an action that splashes and fails to dissolve the sugar well.

A HISTORICAL NECESSITY TURNED CULTURAL ICON

Tea became the official court beverage in England around 1662 when the dowry of a Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza, included it upon her marriage to Charles II.

The idea of afternoon tea originated with Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, around 1840. The time between lunch and dinner (Noon and 8 PM) seemed forever, and afternoon tea provided the opportunity for a light snack and socializing. The Duchess found herself experiencing a "sinking feeling" in the late afternoon. She began inviting friends to join her for an additional meal of tea and light refreshments.

The practice quickly gained popularity, evolving from a private social event into a widespread societal custom. Today, afternoon tea is celebrated both in homes and in upscale hotels, where it serves as a symbol of British hospitality and genteel leisure.
Whether enjoyed in the lush settings of a country garden or the refined ambiance of a London tea room, afternoon tea remains a quintessentially British experience, embodying the nation's love for tradition and friendliness.

This event first occurred in 2010 and was created by Keith Newton.

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Aug

Jazz, Long Beach Jazz Festival (US-CA): August 9-11

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The Long Beach Jazz Festival is a three-day event celebrating Jazz Music in Long Beach, California. Features classic, R&B, contemporary jazz concerts, food, and art. The festival is held annually. 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 unknown until 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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Sep

Daylight Savings (CL), Begins: September 8

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS IN CHILE

Daylight Savings Time in Chile commences on the second Sunday in September (spring forward) and ends on the first Sunday of April (fall back). Today, move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in September or one hour back in April at 2 AM on Sunday. The saying “spring forward, fall back” is an excellent way to remember, and it works in the northern and southern hemispheres as the seasons reverse.

On this day, Chileans move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in September or one hour back in April at 2 AM on Sunday.

American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784, and modern DST commenced in 1895. Throughout history, several variations of daylight savings ranged from 30 minutes to two hours. Only some nations observe DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in daylight rather than darkness), and saving energy. The closer one lives to the north and south poles, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months.

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ABOVE THE EQUATOR

United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara—Last Sunday of March (spring forward) and the last Sunday of October (fall back).

United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon—Second Sunday of March; first Sunday of November
Iran—Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21
Israel & Palestine—Friday before the last Sunday, March; last Sunday, October
Jordan, Syria— Last Friday, March; last Friday, October
Mexico—First Sunday, April; last Sunday, October

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BELOW THE EQUATOR

Australia—First Sunday of October (spring forward ); first Sunday in April (fall back).
Brazil—Third Sunday in October; third Sunday in February.
Chile—Second Sunday in September; first Sunday in April
Fiji & Tonga—First Sunday of November; third Sunday of January.
Namibia—First Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.
New Zealand—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.
Paraguay—First Sunday of October; fourth Sunday of March.
Samoa—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.

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Aug

Herbert Hoover Day, (US-IA): August 11

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Herbert Hoover Day is an annual celebration in Iowa, proclaimed by the Governor. Herbert Hoover was born in Iowa on August 10, 1874. As the 31st American President, he had the unenviable job of leading the country through the first four years of the Great Depression. He served as President from 1929-1933. Hoover graduated from Stanford University and was a mining engineer. He spent a significant part of his early career working for a private mining company in China before moving to London, where he was when Germany declared war on France and kicked off the first World War. Hoover was instrumental in helping over 120,000 Americans stranded in Europe get home. He then devoted his time to feeding the people of Belgium, who were under German occupation. When the United States entered the war in 1917, Hoover became the head of the US Food Administration, keeping the troops nourished without starving the people at home. He continued his work feeding the hungry after the war and became the Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding and Coolidge. Though he had nothing to do with policies leading to the Great Depression, he was done in by it and defeated in the 1932 election. However, Hoover wasn't finished with public service. Another World War and then peacetime in need of rebuilding, in 1947, Truman brought Harding back into public service to reorganize various executive departments. President Eisenhower kept him on in 1953, at age 79. Herbert Hoover passed away at age 90 on October 20, 1964. History remembers him as "The Great Humanitarian" for his work feeding millions during some of the darkest decades of the past century.

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Aug

Hip-Hop's Birthday (1973): August 11

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August 11 marks the anniversary of the birth of Hip-Hop. In 1973, DJ Kool Herc (Clive Campbell) and a sibling created a jam session in one of the rooms of their apartment at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the West Bronx. The first hip-hop party had a cover charge of $.25 for women and $.50 for men. Hip-hop's inspiration is urban renewal, which emerged from the neglect of the Nixon administration toward poor Hispanic and black communities. The 70s generation of youth expressed themselves by DJing, breakdancing, MCing, and graffiti, all elements of hip-hop. Fab Five Freddy first coined the term hip-hop to define the four pillars of the said movement.

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Aug

Ingersoll Day (1833): August 11

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ngersoll Day is a historical anniversary commemorating the birth of Robert Green “Bob” Ingersoll, a political leader and a staunch defender of agnosticism in 1833. The Madison Trial of his father led Ingersoll to become a critic of Christianity. Being an attorney, he became involved with the Star Route Trials. He defended James Reavis, a famous con artist. Ingersoll was a noted public speaker whose more famous speeches touched on agnosticism, although he also orated many issues. Ingersoll died of heart disease at age 65 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Aug

Julienne Fries Day, Ntl.: August 11

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Thin cut, matchstick, or spaghetti fries are various names for skinny French fries. Julienne is the correct term, as it refers to the style of cutting. National Julienne Fries Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying this tasty treat!

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Aug

Play in the Sand Day: August 11

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Play in the Sand Day is an excuse to head to the beach. Build sandcastles, bury their friends in the sand, and make sand angels. Whatever you do, make sure you’re having fun. Beaches throughout the United States observe this event. Check with your local beach for activities.

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Aug

Presidential Joke Day (1984): August 11

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Presidential Joke Day marks the anniversary of a presidential comic faux pax. On August 11, 1983, the late President Ronald Reagan was doing a voice test using a microphone, and he did not realize it was hot. Ever the great communicator, Reagan laughed it off and declared August 11 henceforth to be a day for presidential humor. Celebrate by telling your best political joke.

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Aug

Raspberry Bombe Day, Ntl.: August 11

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National Raspberry Bombe Day is a food holiday to celebrate the frozen dessert that is delicious and visually pleasing. Raspberry bombe consists of heavy cream, sugar, rum, sherbet, candied fruit, nuts, and frozen nuts.

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