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If you've ever had a garden, then you know by the end of summer, you have zucchini coming out of your ears. Sneak Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day is your chance to get rid of some of that extra healthy squash. A couple started this idea in Pennsylvania. At the end of summer, they would give their neighbors zucchini baskets with a selection of veggies, preserves, and fresh produce from local growers. It's a fun tradition and a great way to get rid of all that extra zucchini and bring a smile to your neighbor's face.

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Aug

Book Lovers Day, Intl.: August 9

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Book Lover's Day encourages people to pick up a book and read it for the day. Celebrating Book Lovers Day is simple. Buy that book you've always wanted to read. Rearrange your home library or host a party around the theme of your favorite literary escape.

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Aug

Indigenous People's Day, World (1982): August 9

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World Indigenous People’s Day is a United Nations-sponsored event recognizing the contributions of the indigenous people in protecting the environment. Indigenous people are those native to the land before colonization by outside forces. Declared by the General Assembly in December 1994, August 9 marks the anniversary of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Human Rights in 1982. There are over 370 million indigenous people in the world, located in 90 countries, representing 5,000 cultures and over 7,000 languages. The Aboriginal people of Australia, Native Americans of the United States, First Nations people of Canada, Palestinians in Israel, and the Occupied Territories are among the most prominent and best-known groups. Though just 5% of the global population, indigenous people represent 15% of the poorest people globally.

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Aug

Nagasaki Bombing (JP)(1945): August 9

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The United States of America dropped two atomic bombs on Japan in 1945, one on Hiroshima and the other on Nagasaki. Today is the anniversary of the second. Tragically, Nagasaki was not the first choice of target for the US Air Force. The original target was shrouded in smoke and cloud cover that day, so Nagasaki was the backup. The irony expands when one realizes that Nagasaki had the largest Christian population in Japan at the time. From the Nagasaki Atom Bomb Museum: "An atomic bomb exploded over Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, three days after the explosion of the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima. The bomb was assembled at Tinian Island on August 6. On August 8, Field Order No.17 issued from the 20th Air Force Headquarters on Guam called for its use the following day on either Kokura, the primary target, or Nagasaki, the secondary target. That same day, the Soviet Union declared war on Japan. The B-29 bomber "Bockscar" reached the sky over Kokura on the morning of August 9 but abandoned the primary target because of smoke cover and changed course for Nagasaki, the secondary target, where it dropped the atomic bomb at 11:02 AM."

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Aug

National Day, (SG)(1965): August 9

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National Day in Singapore marks the anniversary of August 9, 1965, the day Singapore gained its independence from Malaysia. National Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Polka Day, Ntl.: August 9

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International Polka Day commemorates the polka dance. On this day, people who love polka dance to it. Originating in Eastern Europe, the polka was trendy during the pre-WWII period.

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Aug

Rice Pudding Day, Ntl.: August 9

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Rice pudding is made from rice mixed with milk, water, cream, and spices. It is a traditional dish at Hindu weddings and originated in Asia, making its way to Europe during the 1300s. The earliest written mention of the rice pudding in European culture occurred during the Tudor era (1485-1603) when it was called white pot by Gervase Markham in 1675. This dish has as many renditions as cultures that embrace it. Rice pudding can be found globally in nearly every country (with its unique twist). National Rice Pudding Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Aug

Send an E-card Day: August 9

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Send an E-card Day aims to show how as small as sending an e-card to someone can create a positive effect on that person. People send a personalized e-cards to show their appreciation to friends and family on this day. Brought to you by the folks at Wellcat.

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Aug

Veep Day (1974): August 9

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On August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon became the first president to resign from office in US history. That same day, his ‘veep’ Vice President Gerald Ford assumed the presidency and became the 38th president of the United States and led the country from August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977. Robert Birch of Pun Corps created this event. Mr. Birch died in 2005.

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Aug

Dog, Spoil Your Dog Day: August 10

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The actual origins of this event are unclear. However, national retailer Pet Food Direct (now Chewy) has taken up the mantel in promoting this day and offers the following suggestions for National Spoil Your Dog Day. 1) Dish out the "treats." 2) Create an adventure. 3) Head to the dog park. 4) Find a special "doggy" event. 5) Give him/her new dog toys or fashion accessories. 6) Get wet. 7) Throw a "paw-some" party. 8) Take your dog to work. 9) Make it a spa day. 10) Keep it unique - No one knows your dog better than you. You probably know what he or she loves even more than they do. The most important thing is that you make the day extra special. After all, it is Spoil Your Dog Day.

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Aug

Duran Duran Appreciation Day, Ntl.: August 10

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National Duran-Duran Appreciation Day is a yearly event that honors the band Duran-Duran. Created by a Michigan disc jockey on this day as his birthday gift to himself, National Duran Duran Appreciation Day is directed by fans all over the world who take part in trivia contests on social media.

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Aug

Independence Day, (EC)(1809): August 10

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Independence Day in Ecuador marks the anniversary of August 10, 1809, the official declaration of independence from Spain. Freedom occurred on May 24, 1822. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Independence Day, (TD)(1960): August 10

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Independence Day in Chad marks the anniversary of August 11, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Lazy Day: August 10

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Lazy Day is a day set aside each year for everyone to do nothing and be perfectly OK with it. Relax and binge-watch your favorite show. Camp out in the hammock or kick back and drop a line in your nearest lake. Whatever you do, enjoy! You've earned it.

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Aug

Lion Day, World: August 10

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According to the IUCN, lion populations have declined 43% in the last 21 years (1993 - 2014), with less than 20,000 remaining. World Lion Day is the first global campaign to celebrate the importance of the lion worldwide. Since the dawn of man, the lion has played an integral role in our lives: symbolically, religiously, culturally, economically, and biologically. To lose the lion from our world would be to lose part of our global heritage.

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