Siamese Cats are known for their talkative nature and dark masked faces with dark ears. These highly affectionate cats are one of the most recognized breeds and have existed since the 1400s. The breed originated in Thailand, formally the Kingdom of Siam. National Siamese Cat Day was created in 2014 by cat lover and columnist Jace Shoemaker-Galloway.

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Apr

Sport for the Development of Peace, Intl. Day of: April 6

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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is a United Nations initiative to promote sport instead of war and increase childhood development worldwide. Sport brings people together, and like in South Africa, can bridge divides decades have erected. Sports for peace apply to several of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the original 2000 Millennium Development Goals.

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Apr

Student Athlete Day, Ntl.: April 6

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Created in 1987 by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports, Nations Student-Athlete Day celebrates high school and college-age athletes and their positive effects on their schools, lives, and communities. Athletes must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher to be honored on this day. Since the day's inception, nearly five million student-athletes have been honored.

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Apr

Tartan Day (1320): April 6

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The Scottish people won independence from England on April 6, 1320. The Declaration of Arbroath document formerly recognizes this and installed Sir Robert the Bruce as the first Scottish King. One way to celebrate? Watch the 1995 film "Braveheart" on this day. Though it takes a lot of creative licenses, the film roughly dramatizes the battles leading up to this document's creation.

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Mar

Tater Day (US-KY): March 29 - April 1

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Tater Day could be referred to as trade day, as it began in 1843 in Kentucky as a means for farmers to trade seeds, roots, and sweet potatoes with each other before the next planting season. It expanded to various products and services, including arms, livestock, and animal pelts. Today, it is an entire weekend event, usually held on the first weekend of April, with Tater Day topping off events on the last day. Tater Day is the oldest and longest-running trade day in the United States.

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Apr

Twinkie Day (1930): April 6

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Few things are more ubiquitous or emblematic of American culture than the golden log shape shortcake filled with cream named after Twinkle Toe Shoes. James Dewar of Continental Baking in River Forest, Illinois, invented it. Known as Twinkie, this lunch box-size dessert is jokingly rumored to stay fresh for up to a hundred years (due to preservatives) and has been a favorite childhood (and adult comfort food) ever since. The Twinkie was invented on April 6, 1930.

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Apr

Week of the Young Child: April 6-12 (est)

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The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association. The purpose of the Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention on young children's and their family's needs while recognizing the early childhood programs and services that meet them.

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Apr

WrestleMania (US-TX): April 6-7

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ABOUT WRESTLEMANIA

WrestleMania is an annual professional wrestling event produced by WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and the world's fifth most popular sporting spectacular. It is the company's flagship event and one of the most highly anticipated events in the wrestling world.

The first WrestleMania event occurred on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon envisioned a huge wrestling extravaganza that would attract mainstream attention and elevate professional wrestling to a new level of popularity.

The inaugural WrestleMania featured several high-profile matches and celebrity appearances, including a main event in which Hulk Hogan and Mr. T defeated "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. The event was a huge success, drawing a crowd of over 19,000 fans and setting the stage for a new era in professional wrestling. WrestleMania continued to grow and evolve, with each event featuring more elaborate sets, increasingly spectacular matches, and an abundance of celebrity guests. Fans worldwide tune in to see their favorite wrestlers battle it out live.

WrestleMania has also been the site of some of the most iconic moments in wrestling history. These include the retirement of wrestling legend Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV, the infamous "Montreal Screwjob" at WrestleMania XIII, and the return of The Undertaker at WrestleMania XX after a three-year absence. Today, WrestleMania remains one of the most significant events in the wrestling calendar, drawing huge crowds and generating millions of dollars in revenue for WWE. It has become a symbol of the power and popularity of professional wrestling and showcasing the world's most talented wrestlers.

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, the event should always be verified 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

WrestleMania: April 6-7 (est)

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The world's fifth most popular televised sporting event mixes theater with the ancient sport of wrestling for an entertainment experience like no other. Inaugurated in 1984, WrestleMania appears in 180 countries in 27 languages and has over 1 billion followers on social media. 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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Apr

Beaver Day, Intl. (1894): April 7

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International Beaver Day seeks to teach people how to help the engineers of the wild, the beaver, and this animal’s critical role in an ecosystem. Less than 10% of the original beaver population still exists in North America’s beaver and even fewer in Eurasia. Beaver dams were important in filtering silt from streams, creating watering holes and wetlands, and connecting streams and rivers to organic floodplains. Their absence has caused increased pollution, the drying up of estuaries, and reduced natural fertilization, which occurs with flooding. This event started in 2009 and occurs on the birthday of Dorothy Richards (April 7, 1894), founder of the nonprofit Friends of Beaversprite. Richards died in 1985.

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Apr

Beer Day, Ntl. (1933): April 7

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On April 7, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's signature repealed the Volstead Act, thus beginning the end of prohibition in the US with the legalization of 3.2 percent beer. In December of that year, the 19th Amendment, prohibiting alcohol, was repealed. PROHIBITION TODAY Only 11 countries remain completely dry (not even found in hotels). All are Muslim-majority countries. Afghanistan Bangladesh Brunei Iran Libya Kuwait Pakistan Saudi Arabia Sudan Somalia Yemen The Maldives and Mauritania are also dry countries; however, both depend on tourism and serve alcohol in high-end hotels and resorts but prohibit it in the rest of the country. Now that it has opened to tourists, Saudi Arabia is considering a partial lift on its prohibition. India includes many dry provinces in its Muslim-majority areas, and The Emirates of Sharjah, one of the United Arab Emirates, is also dry. Some airlines extend the prohibition of these nations' gate-to-gate, no matter where you travel. For example, India Air will not serve alcohol on any flight originating in dry countries or going to dry countries. However, most airlines will serve once you hit 10,000 feet or are outside the dry nation's border, whichever comes first. The list of major airlines that are alcohol-free are: Saudi Arabian Airlines Pakistan International Airlines Kuwait Airways Egypt Air Iran Air Royal Brunei Airlines (will allow you to bring your own onboard); Malaysia Airlines ("dry" on flights of three hours or less). For non-Muslim ex-pats (like this writer) living and working in one of these dry countries, when we leave for any reason, we first want an ice-cold beer or a nice glass of wine (and usually bacon too). Happy Beer Day

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Apr

Blue Forest Bloom (BE): April 7-25

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Millions and millions of bluebells blooming at once in Hallerbros, Belgium. It’s a sea of blue melding with green in an ancient forest, attracting thousands of tourists yearly. Check out the webcam to see the best time to go. These flowers can be in full bloom as early as late March. The middle of April is usually the best time to see them. https://www.hallerbos.be Header image: Bosanemonen en wilde hyacinten, 2011, (C) Hallerbros.be

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Apr

Bullying, Making the First Move Day: April 7

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Created to encourage families to come together and take the first step in preventing bullying, "Make the First Move Day" focuses on advocacy promoting recovery and healing resources for victims of bullying, and educating families on how to address and prevent it. Annually on April 7.

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Apr

CMT Music Awards, Nashville (US-TN): April 7 (est)

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The CMT Music Awards first ran in 2001. They are country music's first fan-voted awards show recognizing the country's best video and musical achievements. This year's date has yet to be confirmed. The CMT Music Awards is consistently Country Music Television's (CMT) highest-rated and most-watched event of the year. Since its inception, the CMT Music Awards has become the hallmark of CMT's impact on the industry and contribution to the culture of country music. Performances and appearances by the biggest names in entertainment highlight the appeal that drives millions of consumers to vote and watch as their favorite contemporary artists and American icons gather for this annual celebration of the fans and the music.

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Apr

Coffee Cake Day, Ntl.: April 7

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Coffee continues to be one of the world's favorite drinks. Cake, on the other hand, tops the charts as a favorite food for many of us. So what can be better than coffee or cake? Coffee cake! The term "coffee cake" first entered English in 1879, but the Danish in the 17th century created a yeast-based bread with sweet toppings. There is no right or wrong way to make coffee cake. Typically, it is not as sweet as a regular cake with frosting. It can be topped with crumbles, fruit, nuts, honey, and cream. Celebrate National Coffee Cake Day in the most obvious way, with a large slice of a coffee cake!

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