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National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) is a nationwide effort to promote HIV testing in Native American communities through educational materials and marketing strategies. Goals and Objectives Encourage Native people to get educated and to learn more about HIV/AIDS and its impact on their community; Work together to encourage testing options and HIV counseling in Native communities; Help decrease the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS.

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Mar

Nowruz, Intl. Day of (M): March 20/21

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Always falling on the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, International Nowruz Day (also spelled Noruz) was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. This is the Shi'a new year and is celebrated in Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. International Nowruz Day promotes peace and solidarity between generations and within families as well as reconciliation and neighborliness, thus contributing to cultural diversity and friendship among peoples and communities. It is also observed in the Baha'i faith.

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Mar

Oil, National Day of (IR)(1951): March 20

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On March 15, 1951, the government of Iran nationalized the country's oil fields, making it the nation's property. The British were given one week to leave. National Day of Oil is a national holiday in Iran and can occur on the 19th or 20th, depending on the year.

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Mar

Oral Health Day, World: March 20

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Ostara (Alban Eilir): March 20

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Named after the Germanic goddess Ostara, this pagan holiday occurs on the eve of the Spring equinox each year and is the herald of spring.

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Mar

Polar Week, Intl.: March 20-26

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International Polar Week is an awareness and education campaign sponsored by The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS). The polar regions support a rich array of life in the Arctic and Antarctic. Scientists worldwide are working together to increase our knowledge of the cryosphere and its inhabitants in a spirit of international cooperation. Sponsor APECS's Education and Outreach Committee uses this opportunity to plan & develop polar science-related activities alongside teachers, educators, and those interested in polar education each year.

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Mar

Ravioli Day: March 20

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Ravioli (from Italian riavvolgere meaning "to wrap") Day celebrates the rolled square-shaped filled pasta resembling dumplings that originated in Venice, Italy, around 1390 AD. Ever since, it has been a favorite of foodies, whether covered in pesto, marinara sauce, or tossed with butter and basil. The largest ever ravioli created was in 2013 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The monster ravioli came in at 96 feet (29.26 meters) long.

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Mar

Senior, Wellderly Week: March 20-26

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Wellderly Week is a license not to act your age and focus on happiness (and playfulness). It is a week that brings attention to the positive effects of a youthful outlook on life, whether you're 26 or 96. Enjoy!

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Mar

Shakespeare Week (UK): March 20-26

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William Shakespeare Week in the United Kingdom is an education focus on the life and works of one of history's most famous writers. Throughout English schools, children are encouraged to read the works of Shakespeare and learn from the style he used.

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Mar

Snowman Burning Day, Ntl. (US-MI): March 20

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National Snowman Burning Day encourages warm weather aficionados to participate in a traditional burning of a snowman. Officially, March 20 is the northern hemisphere's final full day of winter. The symbolism is easy to grasp. Winter is going away, and it's time for the snow to disappear. The tradition is inspired by the Rose Sunday Festival in Weinheim-an-der-Bergstrasse, Germany, which puts on a snowman-burning event each year. In the United States, the first spring snowman burning was held in 1971 by a Lake Superior State University former campus club called the Unicorn Hunters.

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Mar

Sparrow Day, World: March 20

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World Sparrow Day celebrates the house sparrow, which was once the most common bird in the world. But in the past few years, this bird has declined over much of its natural range, both in urban and rural habitats. The decline of the house sparrow is an indicator of the continuous degradation of the environment. World Sparrow Day underscores the need to conserve sparrows and urban biodiversity. This event brings together individuals with national and international groups while attracting the attention of government agencies and the scientific community.

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Mar

Sustainable House Day (AU): March 19

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Sustainable House Day first ran in 2000 as a way to showcase, enable, represent and inspire people to live sustainably in their homes and communities. Throughout the country, sustainable homes are opened to the public to tour, learn about and engage. Sustainable House Day is Australia's biggest celebration of green homes and a fundraiser for various charities.

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Mar

Sustainable House Day (AU): March 19

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Sustainable House Day began in 2000 to showcase, enable, represent, and inspire people to live sustainably in their homes and communities. Throughout the country, sustainable homes are opened to the public to tour, learn about and engage. Today it is followed by a month of private viewings, classes, and sustainability strategies. Sustainable House Day is Australia's biggest celebration of green homes and a charity fundraiser. The date of this event varies widely and is typically estimated. Consult the event website for the most current date.

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Mar

Swallow Day, San Juan Capistrano (US-CA): March 19

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Swallow Day marks the swallows' annual return to San Juan Capistrano, California, each year from their winter migration. The day is part of the Fiesta de las Golondrinas, the Festival of the Swallows, and Saint Joseph's Day. The actual parade and festival will occur on the weekend near this date.

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Mar

Taxonomist Appreciation Day: March 19

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Taxonomy is behind the name, definition, and classification of various biological organisms. A Taxonomist is a biologist who does this. Taxonomist Appreciation Day is a day for scientists to thank their colleagues in Taxonomy and a day for children to learn about this fascinating career. Annually on March 19. This event began in 2013.

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