All - Leep Calendar

Vaisakhi is the Sikh new year, and it marks the creation of the Khalsa warriors by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, establishing Sikhism as a faith and is one of its most important holidays.

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Apr

Yamuna Chhath, or Yamuna Jayanti, is a Hindu observance celebrating the Goddess Yamuna in the cities of Mathura and Vrindavan. Hindus believe the Goddess Yamuna came down to the Earth via the Yamuna river—the goddess of cohabitation and human reproduction. 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

Boston Marathon (US-MA): April 15 (est)

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The Boston Athletics Association (BAA) organized the Boston Marathon, an annual event in several cities in greater Boston, Massachusetts. Held on Patriot’s Day, it started in 1897 and is the world’s oldest annual marathon.

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Apr

Father Damian Day (1889): April 15

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Father Damien Day recognizes Father Damien, born Jozef De Veuster in Belgium on January 3, 1840. He was a Roman Catholic priest who spent much of his life living and working on the Hawaiian island of Moloka'i. He dedicated his days to helping those who lived with leprosy and were ostracized by the larger society. The government forced them to live in quarantine. After providing much-needed spiritual, emotional, and physical support for the needy and sick, Father Damien died of leprosy in 1889. The Roman Catholic Church made him a saint for his lifelong dedication to humanity and all his work.

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Apr

Health Information Professionals Week (HIP): April 15-19 (est)

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Health information professionals serve patients and providers. They protect, interpret, and transmit critical patient information, keeping it safe and ensuring it is only seen by those who need to see it. Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week celebrates these professionals' decorum and attention to detail. It's a week to say thank you.

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Apr

Jackie Robinson Day (1947): April 15

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Jackie Robinson Day honors the major league debut of the first African American player in the Major Leagues on April 15, 1947. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (today's Los Angeles Dodgers). His addition to the team marked the end of nearly eighty years of segregation in baseball. Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Jackie Robinson Day began in 2004.

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Apr

Library Workers Day, Ntl: April 9

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The American Library Association, Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) is the organization for advancing library employees. It annually sponsors National Library Workers Day, which falls on the Tuesday of National Library Week. First celebrated in 2004, the purpose is to recognize all library workers, including librarians, support staff, and others who make library service possible every day.

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Apr

McDonald's Day, (1955): April 15

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McDonald's Day marks the anniversary of the incorporation of McDonald's on April 15, 1955, by businessman Ray Kroc in Des Plaines, Illinois. Kroc revolutionized the fast food industry by applying assembly line principles to food cooking and serving. McDonald's also pioneered marketing to children through parents.

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Apr

Moon—First Quarter: April 15

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The first quarter typically occurs seven days after the new moon.

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Apr

Osteopathy Awareness Week, Intl.: April 15-21 (est)

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Osteopathy is a holistic approach to treating ailments and disorders through massage and manual manipulation of bones, joints, and muscles. International Osteopathy Awareness Week is an opportunity for the public to discover the benefits of osteopathy and for career osteopaths to showcase their skills and the benefits of their work. This event first ran in 2013.

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Apr

Pan American Week, Ntl. (1890): April: 14-20

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National Pan American Week falls yearly around National Pan American Day in the US, and it marks the anniversary of the formation of our Pan-American partnership. On April 14, 1890, delegates from countries throughout the Americas gathered in Washington, DC, united in the belief that cooperation would lead to a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous hemisphere. This event is created via a presidential proclamation. The purpose of this event is to commemorate the progress of the Pan-American nations and their efforts to continue working together in the pursuit of democracy and economic opportunity.

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Apr

Patriots' Day (US-MA, ME)(1775): April 15

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Patriots' Day (not to be confused with National Patriot Day) is a civic holiday in Massachusetts and Maine (also known as Patriot Day in Maine). It commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War in 1775. It was initially celebrated on April 19, and today it is observed on the third Monday in April.

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Oct

Latino AIDS Awareness Day, Ntl.: October 15

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The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), the Hispanic Federation, and others support National Latino AIDS Awareness Day to promote HIV testing and provide HIV prevention information and healthcare access to Hispanic communities.

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Oct

Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week, Ntl.: October 15-21

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The third week of each October is National Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week. Established in 2009, National Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week raises awareness about male breast cancer and its devastating effect. The Pennsylvania House approved this event of Representatives on October 6, 2010.

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Oct

Mushroom Day, Ntl.: October 15

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National Mushroom Day in the United States celebrates that versatile fungus known as the mushroom. No matter how you cook them or what spices and sauces you add, mushrooms are almost always delicious.

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