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National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day honors the soldiers who fought on the Korean Peninsula and pushed the Communist army north of the 38th Parallel. On July 27, 1953, the Military Armistice Agreement was signed, initiating a cessation of hostilities between North & South Korea. However, the agreement did not end the conflict.

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Kupala Night: July 6-7

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Kupala Night falls on the night bridging July 6-7 every year in Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia, corresponding to its original dates in the Julian calendar of June 23 -24. Pagan in origin, the Kupala Festival marks the end of the summer solstice. Although this festival falls near the birth date of Saint John the Baptist, its origin is with Kupala, the god of love, harvest, and fertility. During the eve of Kupala, unmarried men and women gather near a pond or stream and build a symbolic fire called the "Kupala fires," where they dance around it and sing erotic songs. They then bathe in the pond as a ritual for cleansing and then play games that are connotative of sex. Meals during supper include eggs, varenyky, and alcohol. During the Kupala eve, worshippers believe that trees move location, revealing the earth's secrets. To know where the ferns bloom is to understand where earth's treasure lay. Pagan rituals state this is the only day of the year ferns bloom. Look for events in the countries listed. Various cities have their own Kupala festivals.

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Lasagna Day, Ntl.: July 29

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National Lasagna Day celebrates the Italian casserole called lasagna. Lasagna gets its name from the pasta used to make it, one of the oldest versions of pasta in the world. Lasagna is a wide flat pasta, and creating the casserole requires layering several ingredients and sauces between layers of pasta. The dish originated in the Emilia-Romania region of Italy, known for its meat-based tomato sauce called "ragu," a white sauce called béchamel, and Parmesan cheese. The first mention of the dish occurs early in the 14th century in the cookbook "Liber de Coquina."

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Liberation Day (NI)(1979): July 19

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Liberation Day in Nicaragua marks the July 19, 1979, anniversary of the Sandinista's defeat of the Somoza dictatorship. Liberation Day is a national holiday.

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Liberation Day (SR)(1863): July 1

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Liberation Day in Suriname marks the abolition of slavery on July 1, 1863, in the then Dutch colony. Liberation Day is a national holiday.

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Liberation Day (US-GU)(1944): July 21

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Liberation Day in Guam marks the anniversary of the American navy liberating the island from Japanese occupation on July 21, 1944. Guam continues today as a US territory, and liberation Day is an island holiday.

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Lipstick Day, Intl.: July 29

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Created by international beauty blogger Huda Kattan, cosmetic companies in many nations embrace International Lipstick Day. Dubai-based Kattan has built a global following through her Instagram account, sharing health and beauty tips for women of all races and complexions. Best way to celebrate International Lipstick Day? Look for specials from your favorite cosmetic manufacturers and test some of the latest colors.

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Loiza Aldea Fiesta (US-PR): July 22-26 (est)

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Think of it as Mardi Gras for the summer. The Loiza Aldea Fiesta in Puerto Rico is a colorful festival of masks, dancing, food, and fun. It's one of several patron saint festivals held throughout the island and the most well-attended. 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 unknown until 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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Lollapalooza, Paris (FR): July 21-23

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Lollapalooza Paris launched in 2017, featuring several days of incredible music and fun-loving fans. Lollapalooza is an annual music festival that features an eclectic collection of popular music genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. The festival was created by Perry Farrell, the lead singer of the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, in 1991 as a farewell tour for his band and has since evolved into a significant event, attracting thousands of music fans worldwide. Lollapalooza began as a touring festival, visiting multiple cities across the United States. However, it faced financial difficulties in the late 1990s and early 2000s, leading to its cancellation in 2004. The festival returned in 2005 as a weekend-long event in Grant Park, Chicago. Over the years, many notable acts have performed at Lollapalooza, such as Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, The Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and countless others. The festival continues to be a significant event in live music and remains an essential destination for music fans. Typically, the festival includes eight stages, 170+ bands, an art market, shopping, a children's mini-fest, and Chow Town, with food from local restaurants showcasing the variety and quality of their menu selections. In recent years, Lollapalooza has expanded to other countries, with events in France, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and Sweden. The festival is known for its diverse lineup of established and up-and-coming artists and its variety of art installations, food vendors, and other attractions. 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 unknown until 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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Lollipop Day, Ntl.: July 20

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National Lollipop Day celebrates the lollipop, although the origin of the candy is unknown. What is known is the lollipop first appeared in the late 18th century. The story is that the current-day iconic candy on a stick is attributed to George Smith, a partner at confection manufacturer Bradley Smith Company, who began selling lollipops in 1908. The company trademarked "Lollipop" on October 13, 1931. Legend says the candy received its name to honor a famous racehorse named Lolly Pops. Racine Confectioner's Machinery Co. was the first to automate the lollipop-making process. But there is a glitch in this story popularized on the internet. Smith couldn't trademark "lollipop" because the word was already in the dictionary. Lollipop is described in this early 19th-century printing as a "hard sweetmeat sometimes on a stick." The entry was over 100 years old in 1931. So, Smith didn't invent the lollipop or the word. However, he did manage to market it, and like Ray Kroc with burgers and McDonald's, marketing made Smith the lollipop king. Ultimately, he did get the trademark. Happy Lollipop Day!

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Lost Pet Prevention Month, Ntl: July

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A family pet is lost every two seconds in America, with July 5th being the day with the most entering shelters due to July 4th fireworks. One in three pets will be lost during their lifetime, with only 10% ever found, and fewer than this making it home again. PetHub created National Lost Pet Prevention Month in 2014 to educate pet parents on best practices in keeping their pets home safe. And the tools available to find them should they become lost.

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Lottery Day, Ntl.: July 17

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Lotteries are the favorite method of gambling around the world. The money paid for tickets funds various programs, including schools, medical treatment, and civic projects. The concept has been in use for centuries. National Lottery Day was created in 2018 by the Massachusetts State Lottery as a promotional tool.

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Love is Kind Day, Ntl.: July 27

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National Love Is Kind Day is created by mother and daughter team Rosie Aiello and Sunny Sophie Gabrielle to share their story of hope and freedom. For nearly 25 years, the mother and daughter endured an emotionally, mentally, and financially abusive relationship. Mother Rosie devised a plan and escaped the Middle East with her daughter, freeing both from domestic violence. Their memoir '11 Hours to Freedom' details their story. National Love is Kind Day seeks to create a global movement that assists women, and their children escape similar situations anywhere in the world. The day's name originates from the love passages in the bible: 1 Corinthians 13, 4-13. A portion of this beloved passage is below "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its way; it is not irritable or resentful; It does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away."

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Lughnasadh, North: July 31-August 1

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Lughnasadh is a Gaelic festival that marks the beginning of the harvest season with a blessing and celebration. Celebrated by the Irish, Scottish, and those living on the Isle of Man, Lughnasadh or Lughnasadh occurs halfway between the autumnal equinox and the summer solstice, which falls on August 1. Typically the celebration begins the day before on the evening of July 31. Lughnasadh is one of the four seasonal festivals of Gaelic tradition.

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Luis Muñoz Rivera Day (US-PR)(1859): July 17

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Luis Muñoz Rivera was a Puerto Rican poet, patriot, and journalist born on July 17, 1859. The island territory celebrates his birth and legacy as a national holiday.

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