Occurring four times a year and sponsored by the National Portfolio Day Association, National Portfolio Day increasingly manifests on social media under the hashtag #PortfolioDay. It is an opportunity for content creators to share their portfolios with others four times a year. This event is most active on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Sugar Cookie Day, Ntl.: July 9

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National Sugar Cookie Day celebrates the popular cookie made from flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and baking soda. The base recipe originated in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, during the 1700s. At the time, sugar cookies were crumbly, buttery, and round.

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Youth Day, (MA)(1929): July 9

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Held annually on the birthday of King Hassan II, July 9, 1929, Youth Day is a celebration of all things related to children, hope, and the future in Morocco.

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Clerihew Day, Intl. (UK)(1875): July 10

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Clerihew Day commemorates Edmund Clerihew Bentley on his birthday, the creator of the Clerihew, a form of poetry.

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Don't Step on a Bee Day: July 10

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Please Don’t Step on a Bee Day seeks to raise awareness of the importance of bees in our environment. Created by the Wellcat.com duo Thomas and Ruth Roy, Don’t Step on a Bee Day aims to inform children not to step on bees when they go barefoot during the summer. Today, people plant herbs and other flowering shrubs that bees prefer, build a bee hive, and avoid using pesticides. Bees are essential components of the environment. As chief pollinators, they directly affect the production of fruit for human consumption.

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Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award (ESPY)(US-CA): July 11

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ABOUT THE ESPYS

The ESPYS gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances. The show recognizes achievements in categories such as "Best MLB Player," "Best Team," "Best Female Athlete," and "Best Upset." Inspiring human stories garner three awards: the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and the Pat Tillman Award for Service. The ESPYS support ESPN's ongoing commitment to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, launched by ESPN with the late Jim Valvano in 1993. Header Image: Entry to 2019 ESPY Awards, Los Angeles. ESPN Images (C) 2019

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Independence Day, (BS)(1973): July 10

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Independence Day in the Bahamas marks the anniversary of July 10, 1973, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Kitten Day, Ntl.: July 10

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Kitten Season is upon us. All the cats that gave birth to kittens in the late spring, those kittens are finally old enough to be adopted. National Kitten Day promotes awareness of this fact and urges people to adopt a kitten from their local shelter.

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Piña Colada Day: July 10

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Piña Colada Day highlights the alcoholic beverage made of rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. Piña Colada roughly translates to "strained pineapple." The Piña Colada was concocted in 1954 by Caribe Hilton Beachcomber Bar in Puerto Rico by bartender Ramon Marrerro. He experimented with this drink for three months until he perfected the Piña Colada. By 1978, the Piña Colada was named the national drink of Puerto Rico. The first reference to "Piña Colada" was recorded in 1922, but this recipe does not contain any coconut cream.

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Teddy Bear Picnic Day: July 10

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Teddy Bear Picnic Day plays on a theme in a song by John Walter Bratton, "The Teddy Bear's Picnic," an instrumental. Due to its popularity, in 1932, James Kennedy added lyrics, making it a children's classic. The late US President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt also contributed to the popularity of the teddy bear itself. Hunting in Mississippi in 1902, Roosevelt caught a small bear but refused to shoot it. The Washington Post knew of the story and created an editorial cartoon. Toy store owner Morris Michtom and his wife made a stuffed bear like the cub saved in the comic. Michtom contacted the President to enquire if they could call their stuffed toy bear by his nickname, "Teddy." The rest is history.

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NATO Annual Summit (US): July 9-11

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ABOUT THE NATO SUMMIT

The NATO Summit is an annual gathering of the leaders of member countries to discuss and make decisions on critical security and defense issues. The first NATO Summit began in 1957, and since then, it has been a regular forum for heads of state and government to address security challenges and shape the organization's future direction. During the summit, leaders discuss and issue declarations on various topics, such as military capabilities, crisis response, partnership strategies, and cooperative efforts with other international organizations.

The summit is a high-level dialogue and decision-making platform, reinforcing NATO's unity and commitment to collective defense. Each summit often reflects the current global security landscape, and the agenda may include topics such as counterterrorism, cyber defense, hybrid warfare, and NATO's relations with Russia and other potential adversaries.

ABOUT NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is a political and military alliance established on April 4, 1949. Its creation was in response to the threat posed by the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War. The primary purpose of NATO was to provide collective defense and mutual protection against potential aggression from the Soviet bloc.

NATO began with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, DC, by twelve founding member countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Its core principle is defined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which states that an armed attack against one or more of its members shall be considered an attack against all, and each member agrees to take collective self-defense measures.

Over the years, NATO welcomed new member countries from Western and Eastern Europe, strengthening security cooperation and regional integration. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, NATO's role evolved to focus on crisis management, conflict prevention, and partnerships with non-member countries. In the 1990s and early 2000s, NATO engaged in various military operations beyond its original geographic scope, including peacekeeping missions in the Balkans and counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan.

Later, NATO established partnerships with countries worldwide through initiatives like the Partnership for Peace, allowing for cooperation and dialogue with non-member states. NATO remains a crucial organization for ensuring security and defense cooperation among its member states since its establishment in 1949. The annual NATO Summit allows leaders to address pressing security challenges and shape the alliance's future strategy and operations.

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 only 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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Bathing & Basking Festival, Xi Shai Jie (CN): July 11

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The Bathing and Basking Festival (Xi Shai Jie) is a Chinese tradition that provides the opportunity to clean closets and air out the wardrobe. In Chinese culture, cleanliness is essential. Even sweeping is done for specific reasons and within a particular order to sweep out bad luck or to usher in good luck. Allowing clothing, bedding, and other household items around the house to bask in the sun and bathe in light for a day freshens and removes any bad luck or evil spirits dwelling within.

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Blueberry Muffin Day, Ntl.: July 11

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National Blueberry Muffin Day is an unofficial holiday to honor the blueberry muffin. Coffee shops and bakeries often have specials on blueberry muffins, and those choosing to celebrate share blueberry muffins with friends and family.

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Bowdler's Day (UK) (1754): July 11

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Bowdler's Day in the UK celebrates the life and achievements of Thomas Bowdler (July 11, 1754 - February 24, 1825). Bowdler was a physician and a philanthropist, best known for publishing "The Family Shakespeare," an abridged edition of William Shakespeare's work, edited by his sister, Henrietta Maria Bowdler. The editing was censored words and ideas deemed inappropriate for women and children at the time. "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" and parts of the Old Testament of the Bible round out his notable works. Bowdler may be considered the original Cliff Notes, cheat sheets cherished by high school and college literature students!

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Cheer Up the Lonely Day: July 11

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Cheer Up the Lonely Day focuses on those we don't see, including the elderly and people with illnesses or mental issues. It's a day to give back and spend time with others. Some familiar places to find lonely people include retirement homes, homeless shelters, hospitals, and prisons. Check with your local institutions to see if they plan any specific programs for this day. Several countries have match programs for families looking for older adults and older people looking for families. These include: Adopt a Grandma in the United Kingdom: www.adopt-a-grandma.co.uk. Find a Grandparent in Australia: findagrandparent.org.au. Central Michigan University's Adopt-a-Grandparent program: http://www.cm-life.com/article/2015/03/adopt-a-grandparent Many faith-based organizations in the US have similar programs on a local level. Big Sisters/Big Brothers Program pairs at-risk youth with same-sex adults in the United States. Cheer Up the Lonely Day was created by Francis Pesek of Detroit, Michigan, and is celebrated on his birthday, July 11th. His daughter, LJ Pesek, continues the tradition.

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