All - Leep Calendar

Crispus Attucks is believed to have been born into slavery in 1723 and later escaped. His father was an African-American man, a slave, and his mother was of the Natick tribe of First Nation's people. He claimed his place in history on March 5, 1770, when he was killed during the Boston Massacre, making him the first American to die in the American Revolution. Today honors him, his sacrifice, and the contributions African and Native Americans have made to the United States.

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Celebrate Your Name Week: March 5-11

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The first whole week of each March is Celebrate Your Name Week. Every year it's meant to remind us to honor our names and their significance. Each day has its focus. Sunday is the Namesake Day; Monday is Fun Facts About Names Day; Tuesday is Unique Names Day; Wednesday is Discover What Your Name Means Day; Thursday is Nametag Day; Friday is Middle Name Pride Day; Saturday is Descendants Day.

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Children's Day of Broadcasting, Intl.: March 5

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International Children's Day of Broadcasting is celebrated on the first Sunday of March. It is a day when broadcasters worldwide "Tune in to Kids." They air quality programming for and about children. But most of all, they allow children to be part of the programming process, talk about their hopes and dreams, and share information with their peers. Every year, thousands of broadcasters in more than a hundred countries take part in the day, celebrating it in ways that are as unique and special as children themselves. UNICEF created this event in 1991 but has not had references to it in the UNICEF archives since 2013. However, it continues to be observed worldwide in several different countries. Initially celebrated in December, this event moved to March around 2011.

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Consumer Protection Week, Ntl.: March 5-11

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The first whole week of March is National Consumer Protection Week. National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a coordinated campaign encouraging consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.

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Glaucoma Awareness Week, World: March 5-11

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World Glaucoma Awareness Week is a worldwide event sponsored by the World Glaucoma Association and World Glaucoma Patient Association. The goals are to educate people about what glaucoma can do to your sight and how it may affect you or someone you love.

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Grand Prix of Bahrain (BH): March 5

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The Grand Prix of Bahrain premiered in 2004. The Formula One race unfolds over 57 laps, each 5.412 km, and the overall distance is 308.238 km. 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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Holika Dahan (H): March 5

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Holika Dahan is a Hindu ritual that occurs on Holi's eve after the sun's setting. A bonfire is prepared days ahead to destroy dark forces and, upon lighting, symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the burning of the devil. People sing and dance around the fire. 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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International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness: March 5

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The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness aims to raise public awareness and understanding of disarmament issues, particularly among young people. Multilateral disarmament and arms limitation have long been central to the United Nations' efforts to maintain global peace and security. Concerns over weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, remain significant due to their destructive power and threat to humanity. Excessive accumulation of conventional weapons, illicit trade in small arms, and the use of explosive weapons in populated areas pose challenges to international peace, security, and sustainable development. Emerging technologies like autonomous weapons have also garnered attention and raise global security concerns. Observed on March 5, the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness contributes to enhancing understanding of how disarmament efforts contribute to peace, security, conflict prevention, and alleviating human suffering caused by weapons. The General Assembly, through resolution A/RES/77/51, invites Member States, UN organizations, civil society, academia, media, and individuals to commemorate the day through educational and public awareness activities.

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Kidney Health Week (AU): March 5-11

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Kidney Health Week in Australia moved from the last week in May to the week of World Kidney Day in March of 2017. The awareness campaign seeks to inform the public about the importance of having healthy kidneys and how to maintain their health. Across Australia, there are many activities in which to participate.

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Multiple Personality Day: March 5

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Multiple Personality Day focuses on raising awareness about Dissociative Identity Disorder. This is a mental illness where at least two distinct identities (known as alter egos or alters) control a person's behavior and memory. The first documented case of dissociative identity disorder occurred in 1584. Jeanne Fery's diagnosis resulted in an exorcism, thus its documentation. For Ms. Fery, it could have been much worse. Many women with DID were accused of witchcraft. The first person diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder was Louis August Vivet in 1882. The average number of personalities a person suffering from this disease displays is ten.

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Namesake Day, Ntl.: March 5

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Part of Celebrate Your Name Week, Namesake Day is a time to learn where your name came from and about the person you were named for. Celebrated on Sunday of Celebrate Your Name Week.

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Pet Sitters Week, Professional: March 5-11

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Poutine Day, Ntl. (US/CA): March 5

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Procrastination Week, Ntl.: March 5-11

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National Procrastination Week takes place in March. Putting off that to-do list or waiting until the last day to start an assignment is what these weeks celebrate. Use this time as an excuse to give yourself two weeks off from deadlines. Then you can tackle any issue with a fresh perspective. Just be careful not to let it develop into a habit. Feel free to procrastinate celebrating National Procrastination Week.

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Read an E-book Week, Intl.: March 5-11

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Read an E-book Week is celebrated on the first whole week of March to promote reading e-books and the fantastic benefits they bring to the reading experience. With the explosion of tablets, e-books have risen in popularity over the past 15 years. They've been around since the beginning of the internet, first published as Word Documents and PDFs. Today e-books require programming skills to lay them out on multiple platforms available. Apple requires one format, Kindle another, and Nook yet another. The platform is still evolving, but what is clear is that e-books are here to stay. Many e-book distributors online have specials this month, allowing you to try an e-book if you've never read one or pick up something that interests you. Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org), an online repository and source for classics, has many of the most outstanding books available for free in English, Portuguese, German and French." In Canada, this event is supported by Shaw, Canada. In the United States by Smashwords, Inc.

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