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Three years into the 'War on Terror,' the United Kingdom experienced its day of horror on July 7, 2005. Today is the anniversary of that event known as 7/7. It was a beautiful day in central London when four suicide bombers, in coordinated attacks using public transportation, killed 52 people and injured over 770 during the morning rush hour. Three bombs detonated in London's subway system, two outside Liverpool Street and Edgware Road stations. The third exploded between King's Cross and Russell Square in London. The last suicide bomber, the fourth, detonated on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square. Photograph: 7th July Memorial in Hyde Park, London Chris Dorney | Dreamstime.com

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Bonza Bottler Day™, Intl: July 7

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When the number of the month matches the number of the day, that's Bonza Bottler Day. It is a play on numbers. There are twelve Bonza Bottler Days a year. This event began in 1985. Bonza is Australian for "Super." Bottler is slang for "something excellent."

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Build-a-Scarecrow Day: July 7

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Build a Scarecrow Day celebrates the straw-stuffed pants, shirt, and hat assembled to protect crops from birds, mounted on a stick to look like a man. Scarecrows have attained an iconic stature in modern pop culture. They have been a part of our agricultural tool kit for centuries. The earliest written account of scarecrows occurred in 1592. Today is a day to teach children about the role of scarecrows (outside of the Wizard of Oz) and build one for your garden.

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Chocolate Day, World: July 7

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World Chocolate Day is one of three significant days to celebrate chocolate. Chocolate beans have been used since around 1900 BC by the people of Central America, usually as a bitter drink, often alcoholic, or with red peppers. Tip: If you've never tried hot chocolate with red peppers using hot water instead of milk, it is quite a treat! It would take Christopher Columbus, on his fourth voyage, to bring this delicious bean to Europe. He noted the encounter in his ship's log on August 15, 1502. A few decades later, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés would bring the bean back in bulk (he was only 17 when Columbus found it). But in its Central American form, it wasn't the sweet treat we see today. That required several inventions, including: 1) John Baker's process of grounding between millstones cocoa beans to create a powder in 1764. 2) Conrad Van Houten developed a method for extracting the cacao liquor from the fat in the cocoa bean in 1828, which made chocolate affordable. 3) Finally, Swiss chocolatier Rodolphe Lindt developed conching in 1879. The rest is sweet history. There are several different types of cocoa beans. Though native to the Americas, nearly two-thirds of cocoa production today occurs in Africa. The Ivory Coast is the largest producer.

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Dive Bar Day, Ntl.: July 7

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Dive Bars are little bars and pubs the locals usually know. They are a part of American culture, like apple pie and baseball. Like many small businesses, dive bars are disappearing in the gig economy. National Dive Bar Day raises awareness and encourages people to visit their local pub and toast to their success. Happy Dive Bar Day. Love, Seagram's

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Father-Daughter Take A Walk Together Day: July 7

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Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day celebrates the special bond between fathers and daughters. It’s an opportunity to spend time together and enjoy each other’s company.

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Forgiveness Day, Global: July 7*

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Global Forgiveness Day is about seeking the commonalities of our human experience and forgiving the inevitable trespasses and differences. Unresolved conflicts pepper our world, internationally, locally, and within our homes. Confrontation often leads to violence, and this day seeks constructive solutions absent misunderstanding, wasted time, energy, and resources. Living a life free of grudges is a happier and healthier life. Sponsored by The Christian Embassy of Christ's Ambassadors (CECA).

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Grand Prix of Austria (AT): July 7 (est)

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The Austrian Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event held in Austria. It has been a part of the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar on and off since 1964. The race has been hosted at two different venues throughout its history: the Zeltweg Airfield and the Red Bull Ring (previously known as the Österreichring and A1-Ring). The first Austrian Grand Prix was held in 1964 at the Zeltweg Airfield circuit, but due to the track's poor conditions and safety concerns, the race was moved to the Österreichring in 1970. The Österreichring hosted the race until 1987, after which the event was discontinued due to safety issues and the need for circuit improvements. The Austrian Grand Prix returned to the Formula One calendar in 1997, after the circuit was renovated and renamed the A1-Ring. The race took place there until 2003 when it was once again removed from the calendar. In 2014, the event made its return after the circuit underwent further renovations and was renamed the Red Bull Ring. Since then, it has remained a fixture on the Formula One calendar. The Red Bull Ring is located in Spielberg, Styria, and is known for its picturesque surroundings, nestled in the Austrian countryside. The circuit is 4.318 km (2.683 mi) long and features a combination of long straights and fast, flowing corners, making it a thrilling and challenging track for drivers and teams. As with any other Formula One event, the Austrian Grand Prix provides an exciting weekend of racing, with practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race.

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Independence Day, (SB)(1978): July 7

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Independence Day in the Solomon Islands marks the anniversary of July 7, 1978, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Jagannath Rath Yatra (H): July 7

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Lord Jagannath, the day's namesake, is an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Rath Yatra is a colorful festival in Odisha, India. Each year during the monsoon season, the images of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, the deities enshrined in the Jagannath Temple at Puri, are carried in colorful processions at twilight for 21 days. People gather at Puri in Odisha to pull the Rath or Cart of Lord Jagarnatha to get his blessing. He comes out of his sanctum to give darshan to all devotees belonging to all sects and communities. Hindus believe that those participating in this festival earn their passage to heaven. The chariots used in the rituals are recreated annually per strict and ancient specifications and are pulled by several thousand devotees at a time. 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.

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Kiswahili Language Day, World: July 7

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In the 1950s, the United Nations established the Kiswahili language unit of United Nations Radio. Today, Kiswahili is the only African language within the Directorate of Global Communications at the United Nations. The UN General Assembly, through its resolution 71/328 of 11 September 2017, advocated for a day dedicated to each of its official languages to promote awareness of their history, culture, and use. The resolution also encouraged the expansion of this initiative to other non-official languages spoken globally. In response, the 41st session of the General Conference of UNESCO adopted resolution 41 C/61, which recognized the role of the Kiswahili language in promoting cultural diversity, fostering dialogue among civilizations, and advancing multilingualism as a core value of the UN. As such, UNESCO proclaimed 7 July each year as World Kiswahili Language Day, making Kiswahili the first African language to be recognized in such a manner by the UN. Kiswahili, a Bantu language, is one of the most widely spoken African languages, with over 200 million speakers and more than a dozen main dialects. It is a common form of communication in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, bridging both past and present.

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Macaroni Day, Ntl.: July 7

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Macaroni is a wheat-based tube-shaped pasta that can be short and fat or long and skinny. It is one of the critical ingredients of a stalwart of American cuisine, macaroni, and cheese. Pasta originated in Sicily in the year 1154. The dried noodles can be boiled or baked.

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Saba-Saba Day, (TZ)(1954): July 7

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Can you say"Saba-Saba?" If you can, you just learned a new word. Saba is seven in Kiswahili (Swahili); it is also the official name of this holiday, marking the anniversary of the formation of the ruling party, the TANU, on July 7, 1954.

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Strawberry Sundae Day, Ntl.: July 7

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National Strawberry Sundae Day celebrates the ice cream sundae made with strawberry ice cream or topped with fresh strawberries. See local retailers for possible promotions and specials on strawberry sundaes.

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Tanabata (JP): July 7*

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Tanabata, or the Star Festival, celebrates the meeting of the gods Orihime and Hikoboshi, which originated in China. Children take center stage, tying colorful ribbons adorned with poetry on bamboo branches throughout the nation. It takes place annually on the seventh day of the year's seventh month. Depending upon which calendar (the lunar calendar or the Gregorian calendar) is used, traditional communities may celebrate this event in August.

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