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Independence Day in Côte d'Ivoire marks the anniversary of August 7, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Keep Australia Beautiful Week: August 7-13

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Keep Australia Beautiful Week is held in late August each year to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our environmental impact and encourage action.

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Lighthouse Day, Ntl. (1789): August 7

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National Lighthouse Day marks the anniversary of Congressional approval and the declaration signed by President George Washington creating and supporting a network of lighthouses, piers, and buoys on August 7, 1789. In 1989, the US Congress reaffirmed this anniversary, declaring that August 7 be National Lighthouse Day.

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Aug

Picnic Day (AU): August 7

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Railway Heritage Picnic Day, or simply Picnic Day, is celebrated in Australia's Northern Territory and coincides with official bank holidays in the UK, selected provinces, and commonwealth countries. Australia's Northern Territory's Railway Heritage Picnic Day marks the freeing of indentured Chinese laborers, at the time referred to as Coolie (British slang for Asian indentured servant), were under contract with the North Australia Railway. Like in the United States, much of the railway track was laid by Chinese laborers; it was backbreaking work, and many did not survive. In 1888, after completing the first part of the railway, the Governor of the Southern Territories reversed its policy of requiring Asian workers to leave Australia upon job completion. Instead, he gave them a choice, to return home or become part of Australian culture. Upon being granted freeman status, many Asian laborers chose to stay in Australia and build a life. How did the former indentured servants celebrate? They had a picnic in Adelaide, thus Picnic Day!

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Aug

Preposterous Packaging Day: August 7

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Preposterous Packaging Day might also be called "kill the clamshell packaging" day. Today, take your rage out on the ridiculous types of packaging we often must navigate to get to our purchase. Celebrants hold bonfire and trash compacting parties to retire all preposterous packaging from their lives permanently. Quite therapeutic!

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Aug

Professional Speakers Day: August 7

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Created by potential fulfillment specialist Jim Barber, Professional Speakers Day celebrates professional public speaking and those who excel at it. Today is about acknowledging the teachers and professionals who hold awe and attention with their oratorical skills.

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Aug

Psychic Week: August 7-11

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Created in 1965 to market psychic services to potential clients, Psychic Week continues to be observed by various communities. Talent manager Richard Falk started psychic Week.

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Aug

Purple Heart Day, Ntl. (1782): August 7

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National Purple Heart Day commemorates the awarding of the first Purple Heart by George Washington on August 7, 1782. The Purple Heart is an award given to US soldiers injured or killed in the line of duty or maltreated as prisoners of war. This medal is made up of heart-shaped purple silk with a silver lining with the word “Merit” on the silver part. What sets the Purple Heart apart is that the awardee only needs to meet specific criteria to be given it. This award is solely for servicemen and women, not civilians.

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Aug

Raspberries 'n Cream Day: August 7

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Raspberries ‘n Cream Day provides an excuse to enjoy this summer snack. People order this dessert or make it.

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Aug

Safe + Sound Week, Ntl.: August 7-13

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Safe + Sound Week is an annual event taking place every August across the United States, celebrating the accomplishments of workplace health and safety initiatives while providing resources and insights on maintaining a safe work environment for American employees. Reasons to Participate: Effective health and safety programs have the ability to identify and address potential workplace hazards before they result in injury or illness, enhancing sustainability and overall profitability. Involvement in Safe + Sound Week can assist in launching a new safety program, revitalizing an existing one, or offering an opportunity to acknowledge the successes of your organization's safety efforts.

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Aug

Sleep Awareness Week (AU): August 7-13

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Sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health and mood. Yet, millions have trouble falling, staying, or even getting enough sleep. Sleep Awareness Week in Australia focuses on best sleep practices and what you can do to ensure you get your best night's sleep every night

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Aug

Smile Week, Ntl.: August 7-13

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Celebrated the first full Monday - Sunday in August, National Smile Week has been around for at least 25 years, though we cannot find out who is behind it. It may have begun as a dental promotion, or it could have been a reason to remind people about summer's happiness and carefree days. Bargain Hunting Week also rides the smile week because finding a good bargain makes one smile, and that event's sponsor chose National Smile Week's dates for that reason.

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Aug

Stroke Week (AU): August 7-13

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Stroke Week in Australia aims to raise awareness of how to prevent stroke. As part of the campaign drive, Australians are encouraged to become educated about strokes and the signs leading to one. The key warning signs you should never ignore are: Double vision and blurriness Numbness in one or more limbs for more than a minute or two Slurred speech Difficulty walking Loss of balance Foggy, tired feeling Severe headache Hallucinations Change in personality

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Aug

Tea Week, Afternoon (UK): August 7-13

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Tea became the official court beverage in England around 1662 when the dowry of a Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza, included it upon her marriage to Charles II. The idea of afternoon tea originated with Anna Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, around 1840. The time between lunch and dinner (Noon and 8 PM) seemed forever, and afternoon tea provided the opportunity for a light snack and socializing. Afternoon Tea quickly became a British tradition. National Afternoon Tea Week is about reminding people throughout the land of this tradition and offering an opportunity to participate. This event first occurred in 2010 and was created by Keith Newton.

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Aug

Youth Day, (ZM): August 7

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Youth Day is set aside each year on the first Monday of August in Zambia to celebrate all things related to children.

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