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International Dark Sky Week (IDSA) is an Astronomy event organized by the International Dark-Sky Association. The mission of the IDSA is to protect the night skies in the present and for future generations against light pollution and its negative effect on nocturnal birds and animals. Excess light during the night has the potential to destroy entire ecosystems. Additionally, much of the light used to illuminate cities is unnecessary, thus a waste of energy. High school student Jennifer Barlow created this event in 2003. It occurs during the week encompassing the new moon in April.

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Daylight Savings (AU), Ends: April 7

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Daylight Savings in Australia’s southern states commences on the first Sunday of October (spring forward ) and ends on the first Sunday in April (fall back). The saying, “spring forward, fall back,” is an excellent way to remember, and it works in the northern and southern hemispheres as the seasons reverse. On this day, we move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in October or one hour back in April at 2 AM on Sunday. American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784, and modern DST commenced in 1895. Throughout history, several variations of daylight savings ranged from 30 minutes to two hours. Only some nations observe DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in daylight rather than darkness), and saving energy. The closer one lives to the north and south poles, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months. _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ABOVE THE EQUATOR United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara—Last Sunday of March (spring forward) and the last Sunday of October (fall back). United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon—Second Sunday of March; first Sunday of November Iran—Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21 Israel & Palestine—Friday before the last Sunday, March; last Sunday, October Jordan, Syria— Last Friday, March; last Friday, October Mexico—First Sunday, April; last Sunday, October _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BELOW THE EQUATOR Australia—First Sunday of October (spring forward ); first Sunday in April (fall back). Brazil—Third Sunday in October; third Sunday in February. Chile—First Sunday in September; first Sunday in April Fiji & Tonga—First Sunday of November; third Sunday of January. Namibia—First Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. New Zealand—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. Paraguay—First Sunday of October; fourth Sunday of March. Samoa—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.

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Apr

Daylight Savings (CL), Ends: April 7

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Daylight Savings in Chile commences on the first Sunday in September (spring forward) and ends on the first Sunday in April (fall back). The saying, “spring forward, fall back,” is a good way to remember. This works in the northern and southern hemispheres as the seasons are reversed. On this day, Chileans move the clock one hour ahead at midnight in September or one hour back in April at midnight. American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784, and modern DST commenced in 1895. Throughout history, several variations of daylight savings ranged from 30 minutes to two hours. Only some nations observe DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in daylight rather than darkness), and saving energy. The closer one lives to the north and south poles, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months. _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ABOVE THE EQUATOR United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara—Last Sunday of March (spring forward) and the last Sunday of October (fall back). United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon—Second Sunday of March; first Sunday of November Iran—Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21 Israel & Palestine—Friday before the last Sunday, March; last Sunday, October Jordan, Syria— Last Friday, March; last Friday, October Mexico—First Sunday, April; last Sunday, October _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BELOW THE EQUATOR Australia—First Sunday of October (spring forward ); first Sunday in April (fall back). Brazil—Third Sunday in October; third Sunday in February. Chile—First Sunday in September; first Sunday in April Fiji & Tonga—First Sunday of November; third Sunday of January. Namibia—First Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. New Zealand—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. Paraguay—First Sunday of October; fourth Sunday of March. Samoa—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.

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Apr

Daylight Savings (MX), Begins: April 7

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Daylight Savings in Mexico commences on the first Sunday in April (Spring Forward) and ends on the last Sunday in October (Fall Back).

On this day, we move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in April or one hour back in October at 2 AM on Sunday.

The saying, "spring forward, fall back," is an excellent way to remember. It works in the northern and southern hemispheres as the seasons are reversed.

American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784. Modern DST began in 1895. Throughout history, several variations were adopted, ranging from 30 minutes to two hours.

Not everyone observes DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in the light instead of dark), and saving energy.

The closer one lives to the North and South Pole, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months.
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Daylight Savings Above the Equator:

United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara: Last Sunday of March: Last Sunday, October

United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon: 2nd Sunday, March; first Sunday of November

Iran: Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21

Israel & Palestine: Friday before last Sunday, March; Last Sunday, October

Jordan, Syria: Last Friday, March; Last Friday, October

Mexico: first Sunday, April; Last Sunday, October
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Daylight Savings Below the Equator:

Australia: first Sunday of October (Spring Forward ); first Sunday in April (Fall Back).

Brazil: third Sunday in October; third Sunday in February.

Chile: second Sunday in August and the second Sunday in May.

Fiji & Tonga: first Sunday of November; third Sunday of January.

Namibia observes the first Sunday of September and the first Sunday of April.

New Zealand: Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.

Paraguay: first Sunday of October; fourth Sunday of March.

Samoa: Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.

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Apr

Daylight Savings (NA), Ends: April 7

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Daylight Savings in Namibia commences on the first Sunday of September (spring forward) and ends on the first Sunday of April (Fall Back). The saying, “spring forward, fall back,” is an excellent way to remember, which works in the northern and southern hemispheres as the seasons are reversed. On this day, Namibians move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in September or one hour back in April at 2 AM on Sunday. American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784, and modern DST commenced in 1895. Throughout history, several variations of daylight savings ranged from 30 minutes to two hours. Only some nations observe DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in daylight rather than darkness), and saving energy. The closer one lives to the north and south poles, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months. _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ABOVE THE EQUATOR United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara—Last Sunday of March (spring forward) and the last Sunday of October (fall back). United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon—Second Sunday of March; first Sunday of November Iran—Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21 Israel & Palestine—Friday before the last Sunday, March; last Sunday, October Jordan, Syria— Last Friday, March; last Friday, October Mexico—First Sunday, April; last Sunday, October _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BELOW THE EQUATOR Australia—First Sunday of October (spring forward ); first Sunday in April (fall back). Brazil—Third Sunday in October; third Sunday in February. Chile—First Sunday in September; first Sunday in April Fiji & Tonga—First Sunday of November; third Sunday of January. Namibia—First Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. New Zealand—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. Paraguay—First Sunday of October; fourth Sunday of March. Samoa—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.

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Apr

Daylight Savings (NZ), Ends: April 7

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Daylight Savings in New Zealand commences on the last Sunday of September (spring forward) and ends on the first Sunday of April (fall back). The saying, “spring forward, fall back,” is an excellent way to remember, which works in the northern and southern hemispheres as the seasons are reversed. On this day, New Zealanders move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in September or one hour back in April at 2 AM in the morning on Sunday. American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784, and modern DST commenced in 1895. Throughout history, several variations of daylight savings ranged from 30 minutes to two hours. Only some nations observe DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in daylight rather than darkness), and saving energy. The closer one lives to the north and south poles, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months. _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ABOVE THE EQUATOR United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara—Last Sunday of March (spring forward) and the last Sunday of October (fall back). United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon—Second Sunday of March; first Sunday of November Iran—Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21 Israel & Palestine—Friday before the last Sunday, March; last Sunday, October Jordan, Syria— Last Friday, March; last Friday, October Mexico—First Sunday, April; last Sunday, October _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BELOW THE EQUATOR Australia—First Sunday of October (spring forward ); first Sunday in April (fall back). Brazil—Third Sunday in October; third Sunday in February. Chile—First Sunday in September; first Sunday in April Fiji & Tonga—First Sunday of November; third Sunday of January. Namibia—First Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. New Zealand—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. Paraguay—First Sunday of October; fourth Sunday of March. Samoa—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.

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Apr

Daylight Savings (WS), Ends: April 7

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Daylight Savings in Samoa commences on the last Sunday of September (spring forward) and ends on the first Sunday of April (fall back). The saying, “spring forward, fall back,” is an excellent way to remember, which works in the northern and southern hemispheres as the seasons are reversed. On this day, Samoans move the clock one hour ahead at 2 AM in September or one hour back in April at 2 AM. American Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose daylight savings time (DST) in 1784, and modern DST commenced in 1895. Throughout history, several variations of daylight savings ranged from 30 minutes to two hours. Only some nations observe DST, which can make setting appointments very challenging. The primary purpose of DST is to make better use of daylight hours for farming, early morning activities (such as children walking to school in daylight rather than darkness), and saving energy. The closer one lives to the north and south poles, the longer the period of daylight in the summer months. _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ABOVE THE EQUATOR United Kingdom, Albania, Adorra, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Holy See, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Western Sahara—Last Sunday of March (spring forward) and the last Sunday of October (fall back). United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon—Second Sunday of March; first Sunday of November Iran—Begins March 21/22; Ends September 20/21 Israel & Palestine—Friday before the last Sunday, March; last Sunday, October Jordan, Syria— Last Friday, March; last Friday, October Mexico—First Sunday, April; last Sunday, October _______________________ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BELOW THE EQUATOR Australia—First Sunday of October (spring forward ); first Sunday in April (fall back). Brazil—Third Sunday in October; third Sunday in February. Chile—First Sunday in September; first Sunday in April Fiji & Tonga—First Sunday of November; third Sunday of January. Namibia—First Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. New Zealand—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April. Paraguay—First Sunday of October; fourth Sunday of March. Samoa—Last Sunday of September; first Sunday of April.

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Apr

Every Day is Tag Day: April 7

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Millions of dogs and cats are taken to animal shelters as strays each year—but only about 15 percent of dogs and two percent of cats that end up in shelters without an ID tag or microchip are reunited with their owners. The American Humane Association celebrates Every Day Is Tag Day to encourage all pet owners to tag and microchip their companion animals. Pet care is more than providing food, water, and shelter. Pet care includes tagging and microchipping your pet. If you have a companion animal that isn’t chipped and tagged yet, many pet stores and vets will have specials with this promotion.

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Apr

Genocide Remembrance Day (RW)(1994): April 7

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April 7, 1994, witnessed the beginning of one the largest massacres of the 20th century, the Rwanda Genocide. It resulted from a civil war between two ethnic groups: the Hutu and the Tutsi. The Hutu-led government, under two militias, instigated 500,000 - 1 million deaths between April and July 15, 1994. The victims were Tutsi, Twa, and Hutus, who did not support the current regime. Genocide Remembrance Day is a national observance and a day of healing in Rwanda. The United Nations marks it as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda.

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Apr

Health Day, World: April 7

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World Health Day raises awareness of the importance of maintaining good health and illness-prevention. World Health Day is sponsored by the World Health Organization each year.

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Apr

Metric System Day (1795): April 7

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Metric System Day celebrates the day France led the rest of the world into the realm of new weights and measurements. Adopted in France on April 7, 1795, the Metric System is the predominant method of weights and measurement worldwide. Three countries still use the colonial system as their formal measurement method: Myanmar, Liberia, and The United States. Why does the rest of the world use it? The metric system is simple and accurate. As an American, this writer remembers debates about going metric as a child. For some reason, the American public thought it would be too hard if we converted. We love our miles, feet, and pounds. Plus, many of our machinery parts are based on the old system, which would be too much work to change over. Besides, the average American couldn't get it. Those were the arguments at the time. The United States has used the metric system in science, technology, and research since the early 19th century. We already use it for most products and services. For example, a bottle of wine is 750 milliliters. There are holdovers, though. That fifth of Vodka is a fifth of a gallon. So why do Americans think it is so hard? Short answer? It's different. Set that aside. Let me explain how simple it is. As a teen, I lived in South America and thus became acquainted with metric. To my surprise, it took less than a week to understand the difference between a foot, yard, and meter, or an inch, centimeter, and foot spatially. It didn't take long to realize that kilos made it seem like I weighed less than pounds, though I've always preferred to purchase petrol by gallon rather than by liters. Personally, I will always bake with cups—four cups to a quart and four quarts to a gallon. Then there is the whole temperature thing: Fahrenheit versus Celsius. Water boils at 212F degrees or 100C. However, 38 degrees Celcius is hot, about 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but 38F is almost freezing, or 2.5C. Glad we cleared that up. Frankly, using metrics, once you do, is far easier than the colloquial measurements of the US. Today is the day to give it a try. Merci, France!

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Apr

Newspaper, Snailpapers Day, Intl. April 7

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Get a hard copy of your favorite magazine or newspaper today. In a world that has become increasingly digital, the simple pleasure of holding and reading a newspaper or magazine is one fewer and fewer people know. Originated by Danny Bloom.

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Apr

No Housework Day, Ntl.: April 7

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Celebrate National No Housework Day by ignoring the dirty dishes in the sink and the piles of laundry that need to be done and just relaxing. Your reprieve from housework is brought to you by Wellcat Holidays.

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Apr

Olivier Awards (UK): April 14

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The Olivier Awards, formally known as the Laurence Olivier Awards, are annual awards presented by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) to recognize excellence in professional theatre in the United Kingdom, specifically in London's West End. Named after the renowned British actor Sir Laurence Olivier, the awards were established in 1976 and are considered the most prestigious honors in British theatre, often compared to the Tony Awards in the United States.

The Olivier Awards celebrate various aspects of theatre, including plays, musicals, opera, and dance productions. The awards cover the key categories, including Best New Play, Best New Musical, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Choreographer, and others. There are also special awards, such as the Society Special Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the world of theatre, and the Audience Award, voted for by the general public.

The Olivier Awards ceremony typically takes place in the spring of each year, with nominations announced a few months earlier. The event is a glamorous occasion attended by theatre professionals, celebrities, and fans alike and often features live performances from nominated productions.

Winning an Olivier Award is a significant accomplishment for theatre professionals and can significantly boost a production's profile and box office success. Some notable past winners include Andrew Lloyd Webber, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, and Maggie Smith.

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Apr

100th Day of the Year: April 9

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Today is the 100th day in the Gregorian calendar year.

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