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On April 24, 1704, America's first continuously-published newspaper, the Boston News-Letter, published its first issue. John Campbell, a bookseller and postmaster of Boston was its first editor. It appeared on a single page, printed on both sides, and was issued weekly. The first recorded newspaper was the Acta Diurna (Daily News) in Julius Caesar's Rome in 59 BC.

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Apr

Pig in a Blanket Day: April 24

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Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day is an American culinary creation of a pork breakfast sausage wrapped in a pancake and covered with maple syrup, though it can take several different forms, from bite-size to quarter-pound. It is a favorite breakfast food for children. Pigs-in-a-Blanket or sausage rolls are a favorite staple in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Russia, Canada, and Japan. However, they are wrapped in biscuits rather than pancakes.

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Jul

Poetry and the Creative Mind Awards: July 1

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The Poetry and the Creative Mind Awards are a gala celebrating the vital role of poetry in culture and its impact on readers and artists everywhere. It features an array of actors, dancers, artists, musicians, and other public figures on stage, sharing their favorite pieces of poetry. Throughout the night, poets are honored in 12 award categories, including awards for translations, student poetry, climate poetry, and its highest award, The Wallace Stevens Award recognizing outstanding and proven mastery in the art of poetry.

The awards began in 1934 and continue to attract some of the world's most well-known celebrities, artists, writers, and poets. With each award, winners are awarded between US$ 1,000 for the smallest to US$ 100,000 for The Wallace Stevens.

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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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Apr

Vaisakha (H): April 24- May 23

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Vaishakha is the second month in the Hindu calendar and heralds the beginning of summer with Vaisakh and the harvesting festival. 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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Apr

Walk at Lunch Day, Ntl.: April 24

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Sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, National Walk at Lunch Day encourages people to "turn a working lunch into a walking lunch." According to Blue Cross, "just 30 minutes and a pair of comfortable shoes, it's possible for anyone to fit physical activity into a busy schedule. That's the inspiration behind National Walk @ Lunch Day. A brisk, 30-minute walk can help people: Decrease the risk of heart attack and type two diabetes. Maintain a healthy weight. Improve muscle tone. Reduce stress. Even though National Walk @ Lunch Day only happens once a year, employers can encourage their employees to make exemplary health a priority every day by implementing a worksite well-being program with help from Independence. A worksite well-being program can help reduce healthcare costs by motivating employees to make healthier lifestyle choices.

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Apr

ANZAC Day (AU)(1915): April 25

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ANZAC is an acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first battle fought by this joint nation force on April 25, 1915, at the battle of Gallipoli against the Ottoman Turks.

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Apr

Delegate's Day, Intl. (1945): April 25

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International Delegate's Day, observed on 25 April, celebrates the vital role of delegates in the United Nations. Delegates represent their countries in UN meetings and negotiations, speaking and voting on behalf of their governments. They embody the principles of multilateralism and work towards fulfilling the goals of the UN, such as maintaining peace, promoting human rights, and strengthening global cooperation. The day commemorates the first day of the San Francisco Conference in 1945, where delegates from 50 countries gathered to establish the United Nations and create a peaceful world order. The conference resulted in the signing of the UN Charter on 26 June 1945. Through the proclamation of International Delegate's Day, the General Assembly recognizes and honors the contributions of delegates in advancing the work of the United Nations.

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Apr

DNA Day, Ntl. (1953): April 25

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National DNA Day marks the anniversary of the description of the double-helix DNA structure by James D. Watson and Francis H.C. Crick on this day in 1953. The discovery of DNA is considered one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the 20th century. National DNA Day was designated in 2003 by a Senate Congressional Resolution, together with April as Human Genome Month.

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Apr

Gathering of Nations (US-NM): April 25-27

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The Gathering of Nations is one of the world's most recognized annual conferences. It brings Native American people together to celebrate and share their unique culture. The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow organizes community outreach projects and is loved by many. Affectionately it is referred to as "The Mecca of Indian Country."

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May

Hey! Day (US-PA): May 2

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Hey Day at the University of Pennsylvania combines the customs of Straw Hat Day and Graduation into a single event known as Hey Day. The University of Pennsylvania explains: "It all started in 1916. Hey Day was established as a "Moving-Up" celebration, modeled after a similar custom recently established at Syracuse University. Its purpose was formal, to mark the advancement of each class. In 1931, Class Day and Hey Day combined into a single celebration, with Ivy Day also being moved to the same date. At the time, the festival consisted of a traditional ceremony in Irvine Auditorium, followed by the planting of the ivy plant. Hey Day included reading the Class History, Class Prophecy, and Class Poem, the presentation of the four Senior Honors Awards, and the announcement of those elected into various honorary societies. Through the years, the emphasis of Hey Day shifted from formal assemblies to student celebrations, marked by the introduction of the Parade of Classes in 1937 and the incorporation of the Junior Cane March in 1965. In recent decades Hey Day represents the official passage of the junior class to senior status. It is characterized by thousands of marching students parading around campus sporting fake straw hats, red T-shirts, and canes."

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Apr

Liberty Day (PT)(1974): April 25

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Liberty Day marks April 25, 1974, Portugal's Carnation Revolution. This peaceful coup removed the authoritarian government of Estate Novo, restoring democracy, unseating the long-serving dictator, and smashing the last bastion of colonialism in Africa. It was quite a day! Liberty Day is a national holiday.

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Apr

Malaria Day, World: April 25

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World Malaria Day is devoted to the battle against malaria. In 2022, the global tally of malaria reached 619,000 malaria deaths and nearly 250 million new cases. A child dies from malaria every two minutes. The fight continues each year. The World Health Organization supports this event. For the full report, see https://www.who.int/teams/global-malaria-programme/reports/world-malaria-report-2022.

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Apr

Penguin Day, World: April 25

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World Penguin Day exists to promote conservation efforts towards one of the most unique and yet mostly endangered species of birds on the planet —the penguin. It is observed worldwide by many conservationists. This day coincides with the annual northern migration of the Adelie penguins in Antarctica.

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Apr

Plumber's Day, Ntl.: April 25

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National Plumber's Day is a day for people to recognize and appreciate plumbers' vital work. Plumbers are often overlooked and find themselves the butt of jokes. However, imagine a world without plumbers—no toilets, sinks, showers, sprinkler systems, or sewage. That's a scary reality. Plumbers have one of the essential jobs concerning health, sustainability, and further development of our entire society. Today is the day to tip your hat to your favorite plumber and possibly gift him or her a pair of suspenders or a belt? Sorry, I couldn't resist!

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Apr

Red Hat Society Day (1998): April 25

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Red Hat Society Day celebrates the sisterhood of women. It encourages each woman to pursue fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment, and fitness as support to get the most out of life. This event falls annually on the anniversary of the creation of the Red Hat Society on April 25, 1998.

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