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On March 6, 1957, Ghana's African nation gained independence from Britain. It was the first sub-Saharan nation to do so. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Labour Day in Australia is a national holiday, but it is complicated as each province has its day to celebrate, which can occur in March, May, or October. West Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria provinces observe in March., albeit on different days. Labour Day represents the international celebration of organized labor and was conceived first in North America. A conference of American and Canadian unions in 1884 declared May 1, 1886, as a day of strike action in support of the eight-hour day. In Chicago, a crowd of 80,000 workers was attacked by police, and six workers were gunned down. In subsequent protests, another 11 workers were killed. A further seven workers were arrested, of whom four were hanged, and a fifth killed himself to cheat the noose. Two others received life sentences. In Australia, the Sydney Morning Herald reported in 1890 that in Vienna, the wealthy business owners and elites were so unnerved by worker support for May Day that they placed their valuables in banks' custody. Two years earlier, Australian workers rallied to the cause of British dockworkers during the famous Dockers Strike of 1888. Of $48,000 contributed from overseas, more than $30,000 was sent by Australian workers. In 1891 squatters in Queensland determined to break the Shearers union employed scab labor. The Shearers and the Queensland government sent police and armed troops to arrest strikers. A call to create an international day during the nineteenth century failed due to ideological splits within the trade union movement. May Day gathered in strength in Australia and is now part of the worldwide celebration recognizing labor. However, Australia's territories maintained state-supported Labour Days throughout the year.

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Mar

Lymphedema Awareness Day (CA): March 6

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National Lymphedema Awareness Day in Canada draws attention to lymphedema, a limb swelling condition often associated with cancer. It usually occurs following damage to or removing lymph nodes during cancer treatment.

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Mar

Lymphoedema Awareness Week, (UK): March 6-12

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Lymphedema is a chronic disease recognized by its intense swelling in one or more body parts. Lymphoedema Awareness Week seeks to educate the British public and support caregivers of those suffering from lymphatic diseases, primary and secondary lymphedema, lipedema, lymphatic filariasis, lymphatic malformations, and the full lymphatic continuum of conditions impacted by the lymphatic system.

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Mar

Lymphoedema Day, World: March 6

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Lymphedema is a chronic disease that disfigures the body by causing swelling in one or more body parts. World Lymphoedema Day was established in 2016 by the United States Senate in response to a bill written by the Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE & RN) to educate the world about the extent of this global lymphedemic. The ailment includes lymphatic diseases (LD), primary and secondary lymphedema (LE), lipedema (LI), lymphatic filariasis (LF), lymphatic malformations (LM), and the full lymphatic continuum (LC) of diseases impacted by the lymphatic system.

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Mar

Newspapers in Education Week: March 6-10

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Newspaper in Education is a nationwide collaboration between newspapers and schools. Newspapers have been used in education going back to the 1890s. During the week, local newspapers make free copies available to schools. Children learn critical thinking and research techniques along with exposure to new ideas.

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Mar

Pie Week, British: March 6-12

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British Pie Week, by Jus-Rol, began in 2007 and occurs each March on the first week starting Monday. It is a celebration of all things pie, and local restaurants and markets often support it.

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Mar

Pulaski Day (US-IL)(1745): March 6

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Marking the birthday of Polish and American Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski on March 6, 1745, this state holiday in Illinois is celebrated on the first Monday in March. Pulaski died October 11, 1779, in Savannah, Georgia. He co-founded the American military cavalry with Michael Kovats de Fabriczy.

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Mar

Purim (J) (365 BC): March 23/24

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Purim is a Jewish festival marking events from the Book of Esther. Esther was able to prevent genocide against the Hebrew people in 355 BC. It’s a story about God’s hands being in everything, whether we see it or not. The video “Purim Animated” does an excellent job of explaining the holidays and festivities.

Purim is sometimes called the ‘Jewish Halloween’ due to its costumes, food, gifts, and merriment. It is the most colorful of the Jewish holiday celebrations.

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Mar

School Breakfast Week: March 6-10

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School Breakfast Week in the United States aims to promote healthy eating habits at school by starting the day with a good breakfast.

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March is Providence Animal Center's Pit Bull Celebration Month, a month-long focus on adoptions and a subsidized spay-neuter drive. Affectionately referred to as "Pitty's" by their owners, a pit bull is a broad term for several breeds and mixed breed dogs classified as work dogs. Pitties are prized for their loyalty, affection, and intelligence, traits that sometimes leave them unfairly maligned due to their fiercely protective nature. Natural guard dogs, attacks, when they occur, are usually due to poor training or owner handling. The month's highlight is St. Pitty's Week. St. Pitty's is an essential fundraiser for Providence Animal Center's Fix-a-Bull program. Funds raised subsidize the spay-and-neuter outreach and behavior initiative targeted at the most in-need dogs within the Greater Philadelphia area. For people living in Media, Pennsylvania, or off the Mainline, several bars and restaurants host fundraising nights, drink specials, and other special events.

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Mar

Ta'anit Esther (J): March 6

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Ta'anit Esther is the fast of Esther, which occurs from sunrise to sunset on the eve of the Purim holiday in the Jewish faith. It commemorates the fasting of the Hebrews under Persian exile.

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Tennis Day, World: March 6

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White Chocolate Cheesecake Day, Ntl.: March 6

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Each year in early March, we celebrate National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day. This ancient dessert initially used just cheese, honey, and flour. Over the centuries, the recipe has evolved to include cream cheese, fresh cheese, graham crackers, and sugar. The first known cheesecakes date back to 776 BC when Olympic athletes were given cheesecakes to re-energize them before competing. Today, cheesecake is one of the most beloved desserts in the world.

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LEEP Calendar

Holi (H): March 6/7

Independence Day (GH)(1957): March 6

Labour Day (AU-WA): March 6

Lymphedema Awareness Day (CA): March 6

Lymphoedema Awareness Week, (UK): March 6-12

Lymphoedema Day, World: March 6

Newspapers in Education Week: March 6-10

Pie Week, British: March 6-12

Pulaski Day (US-IL)(1745): March 6

Purim (J) (365 BC): March 23/24

School Breakfast Week: March 6-10

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Ta'anit Esther (J): March 6

Tennis Day, World: March 6

White Chocolate Cheesecake Day, Ntl.: March 6