All - Leep Calendar

Graham Cracker Day marks the anniversary of the birth of their inventor, Minister Sylvester Graham, on July 5, 1794. Graham crackers arrived early in the 19th century, and they aimed to promote a vegetarian lifestyle free of sin and combat masturbation. Yes, you read that right. Minister Graham believed that self-pleasuring was sinful and required a cure. He recommended switching to a vegetarian diet and eating whole wheat, bran, and wheat germ crackers to mitigate sexual desire. His followers, "Grahamites," initiated the first sexually abstinent vegetarian movement in the United States that abstained from meat, spices, and sexual activity. Grahamites believed sexual activity and eating meat leads to insanity and blindness. The movement eventually became extinct, but the graham cracker remains, and thank heaven for that. Where would cheesecake be without its graham cracker crust? Or S'mores?

Africa

Jul

Independence Day, (CV)(1975): July 5

06:20 AM | -

Independence Day in Cape Verde marks the anniversary of July 5, 1975, the official separation of the nation from Portugal. Independence Day is a national holiday.

Africa

Jul

Independence Day, (DZ)(1962): July 5

06:20 AM | -

Independence Day in Algeria marks the anniversary of July 5, 1962, the official separation of the nation from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

Africa

Jul

Independence Day, (VE)(1811): July 5

06:20 AM | -

Independence Day in Venezuela marks the anniversary of July 5, 1811, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Spain. Independence was achieved in 1821, and this is a national holiday.

Africa

Jul

Moon—New: July 5

06:20 AM | -

The new moon occurs when the moon and the sun have parallel elliptical longitudes. The moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit, and we cannot see it from the earth. The new moon is considered the first phase.

Africa

Jul

Parkash (S)(1595): July 5

06:20 AM | -

Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth of ten gurus in Sikhism, was born on this day in 1595.

Africa

Jul

Pet Remembrance Day (UK): July 5

06:20 AM | -

National Pet Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom is a day set aside for pet parents to celebrate the lives of their deceased and missing pets while taking time to honor all they contributed to family and quality of life. This event also raises funds for UK charity, The Oldies Club re-homes dogs over seven with forever families. Event champion Pets Magazine provides the following advice for observing this day: On Pet Remembrance Day, there are many ways in which people can remember deceased pets, including: • A memorial service in a place where the pet liked to walk or play. • A living memorial by planting a tree or flowerbed. • A pet sculpture or portrait featuring the pet or their image printed on a coaster or other accessory. • A scrapbook with photos and other reminders of the pet. • An online memorial with photos of the pet. • A poem about the pet. • Donating to charities like The Oldies Club or volunteering at an animal rescue center. National Pet Remembrance Day began in 2015.

Africa

Jul

Shravana Amavasya (H): July 5

06:20 AM | -

In the Hindu religion Somvati Amavas, or Amavasya, means 'dark moon' and refers to the new moon phase in Sanskrit. Somvaty Amavasya falls on a Monday. The faithful believe fasting on this Amavasya wards off widowhood in women and ensures children in marriage. Washing in a holy river protects from illness, and daily activities are conducted in silence. Donations given to poor children are believed to be highly effective on Somvaty Amavasya. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

Africa

Jul

Tynwald Day (IM): July 5

06:20 AM | -

Tynwald Day has been a national holiday for the Isle of Man for over 1,000 years. On this day, the island's people congregate at Tynwald Hall to hear any new laws and petitions. The Isle of Man represents the world's oldest continually held parliament.

Africa

Jul

Workaholics Day, Ntl.: July 5

06:20 AM | -

Just like Work Like a Dog Day in August, National Workaholic's Day celebrates the people in your life who seem to live to work rather than work to live. Today is a reminder that there is more to life than work, and creating a livable work-life balance is essential. National Workaholic's Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

Africa

Jul

Lollapalooza, Stockholm (SE): July 4-6 (est)

06:20 AM | -

Lollapalooza Stockholm launched in 2019, featuring three days of music. Created in 1991 in Chicago, Lollapalooza is an annual music festival that features an eclectic collection of popular music genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. The festival was created by Perry Farrell, the lead singer of the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, in 1991 as a farewell tour for his band and has since evolved into a significant event, attracting thousands of music fans worldwide. Lollapalooza began as a touring festival, visiting multiple cities across the United States. However, it faced financial difficulties in the late 1990s and early 2000s, leading to its cancellation in 2004. The festival returned in 2005 as a weekend-long event in Grant Park, Chicago. Over the years, many notable acts have performed at Lollapalooza, such as Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and countless others. The festival continues to be a significant event in live music and remains an essential destination for music fans. Typically, the festival includes eight stages, 170+ bands, an art market, shopping, a children's mini-fest, and Chow Town, with food from local restaurants showcasing the variety and quality of their menu selections. In recent years, Lollapalooza has expanded to other countries, with events in France, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and Sweden. The festival is known for its diverse lineup of established and up-and-coming artists and its variety of art installations, food vendors, and other attractions. 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.

Africa

Jul

Black Pound Day (UK): July 6

06:20 AM | -

Initiated in 2020 following the Black Lives Matter global protests, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom occurs on the first Saturday of each month. Its purpose is to support Black-owned businesses by shopping or giving them patronage. Created by musician DJ Swiss.

Africa

Jul

Cooperatives, Intl. Day of: July 6

06:20 AM | -

A cooperative is a farm, business, or other organization owned and run jointly by its members. All take part in the running of the enterprise, and all share the costs and benefits. Especially in the developing world, cooperatives have provided a means for those with few assets and income to come together and create a company. In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed, in its resolution 47/90 of 16 December 1992, the International Day of Cooperatives to be celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July. International Day aims to: 1) Increase awareness of cooperatives; 2) Highlight the complementary goals and objectives of the United Nations and the international cooperative movement; 3) Underscore the contribution of the movement to the resolution of the major problems addressed by the United Nations; 4) Strengthen and extend partnerships between the international cooperative movement and other actors at local, national, and international levels, including governments.

Africa

Jul

Fried Chicken Day, Ntl.: July 6

06:20 AM | -

National Fried Chicken Day celebrates the picnic favorite, fried chicken. Fried chicken originated in Scotland during the middle ages, and fried chicken became a Southern United States staple due to Scottish immigration. A favorite in every culture except vegan and vegetarian, this homestyle comfort food continues to gain favor worldwide. Restaurants specializing in fried chicken often have specials on this day. National Fried Chicken Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

Africa

Jul

Hand Rolled Day, Ntl.: July 6

06:20 AM | -

Sushi lovers rejoice. National Hand Rolled Day celebrates the rolls made famous by Japanese restaurants in which seaweed, rice, raw fish, and vegetables are rolled into a tube by hand, sliced, and eaten with chopsticks, soy sauce, and lots of wasabi! Not only are they beautiful, but they're tasty! Enjoy.

Africa