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Trinity Sunday is a Christian observance marked a week after Pentecost Sunday. Trinity Sunday is a feast honoring a fundamental Christian belief: the Holy Trinity—the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Each is an expression of God, equal and undivided, and confidence in the Trinity is required to be Christian.

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15th of Khordad (IR)(1963): June 5

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June 5, 1963, is the anniversary of an uprising in Iran, referred to as the 15th of Khordad. Iranian historians and the people point to this event as the beginning of the Islamic Revolution. The event began with a speech by Imam Seyed Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, who would go on to lead the opposition to the repressive monarchy. He would later be known to the West as Ayatollah Khomeini. His speech exposed the back-channel collusion between the Pahlavi regime and the state of Israel. Angered by the disclosure, the people rose in protest. Agents of the government intervened, arresting and killing several of the protesters. The actions of the 15th of Khordad were the first time the people openly challenged the much-hated regime. Khomeini would lead the revolutionaries and ultimately depose the Shah in 1979. That deposition ushered in the current Iranian Republic, headed by an Ayatollah and governed by a President. The 15th of Khordad is a national holiday in Iran.

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Carers Week, Ntl.(UK): June 5-11

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Thousands of people in the United Kingdom are carers. A carer is an unpaid adult caretaker of seniors or those who are ill, impaired, or challenged. National Carers’ Week brings attention to the service provided by unpaid adult carers and seeks to reach them with information on the support services and tools available to them.

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Jun

Constitution Day (DK)(1849/1953): June 5

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On June 5, 1849, Denmark became a constitutional monarchy, and the constitution was changed and readopted on June 5, 1953. Constitution Day in Denmark marks these two anniversaries and is a national holiday.

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Environment Day, World: June 5

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World Environment Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting nature and the planet proactively. This awareness campaign is sponsored by the United Nations Environment Program and was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 as an initiative for the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Parades, rallies, tree-planting activities, and clean-up campaigns are held worldwide.

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Jun

Fishing, Intl. Day Against Illegal Fishing: May 5

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Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities pose a serious threat to the sustainability of global fisheries, leading to a loss of 11–26 million tonnes of fish each year and costing the world's economy $10–23 billion annually. This impacts not just the fishing industry but also disrupts the balance of the marine ecosystem, threatening biodiversity. It undermines international efforts towards achieving food security, especially with the growing global population. In response to this challenge, the UN has adopted measures to effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing and IUU fishing as a part of its Sustainable Development Agenda (Goal 14, Target 4). The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been actively promoting awareness about the detrimental effects of IUU fishing. To encourage responsible practices, the FAO adopted the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries in 1995, a voluntary agreement aiming for effective conservation, management, and development of living aquatic resources. Subsequently, in 2009, the FAO introduced a binding agreement, the Agreement on Port State Measures, to deter and eliminate IUU fishing. Furthermore, 5 June has been declared as the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing to emphasize the importance of this issue. This date commemorates the day when the Agreement on Port State Measures came into effect. In addition, 2022 has been declared as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture, emphasizing the role of small-scale fishers who make up 90% of the global fisheries workforce. Ultimately, the fight against IUU fishing is not limited to the actions of governments and international organizations. Consumers have a role to play as well, as it is estimated that 1 in every 5 fish comes from IUU fishing. By being more discerning about the sources of the seafood they consume, individuals can contribute to the fight against IUU fishing and promote sustainable practices.

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Jun

Garden, Garden Wildlife Week (UK): June 5-11 (est)

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Garden Wildlife Week falls on the last week and encourages people to have more animal-friendly gardens. During this week, people are encouraged to plant more nectar-rich plants, create a bee home or participate in Polli:Nation, a science program promoting these pollinators. People are also discouraged from using insecticides.

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Jun

Gingerbread Day, Ntl.: June 5

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While the gingerbread house is most prevalent during Christmas, people enjoy gingerbread year around. Gingerbread is often mixed with honey and molasses (treacle) and made into bread or biscuit. In the past, gingerbread referred only to preserved ginger, which later evolved into what it is today. Ginger has several health benefits, including calming an upset stomach. Ginger cookies are a healthy addition to afternoon tea or any other meal.

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Jun

Haemochromatosis Week, World: June 5-11

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World Hemochromatosis Week addresses the issue of too much iron in the body. The disease most often appears in men and women over 40 and can be instigated through heredity, diet, vitamin pills with iron, and alcohol consumption. This advocacy week urges people worldwide to get tested and provides resources for those affected by the disease.

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Jun

HIV Long-term Survivors Day (1981): June 5

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On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control described a new disease that seemed to attack gay men. That disease would eventually be called AIDS, and the virus was identified in 1985 as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV. During its first few years, AIDS and HIV were virtual death sentences for anyone who caught it. Over 39 million people worldwide have died from the disease. By the early 1990s, treatments began to create longevity, and the number of people killed by the virus declined. Today, a high percentage of those who contract the disease survive and live long and happy lives. Today, nearly 37 million people live with the disease. HIV Long-term Survivors Day celebrates those who continue to battle HIV but have survived. Created by Tea Anderson in 2014, it is supported by several governmental and NGO organizations worldwide.

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Jun

James Beard Awards: June 5

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The James Beard Awards recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive. Established in 1990, the James Beard Awards are among the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing leaders in the culinary and food media industries. The Awards Committee oversees each awards program (Books, Broadcast Media, Journalism, Leadership, and Restaurant and Chef). Subcommittee members volunteer their time to manage the policies, procedures, and selection of judges for their respective programs. All James Beard Award winners receive a certificate and a medallion engraved with the James Beard Foundation Awards insignia.

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Music Week, Canadian (CA-ON): June 5-10

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Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the nation’s music, media, and entertainment industries. Combining three information-intensive conferences, a trade exposition, a film festival, a comedy festival, four awards shows, and the nation’s largest new music festival, CMW occurs over five days. The festival can occur during any month in the spring. Participants include many top entertainers worldwide in music, film, comedy, technology, and the web. The actual date is set in the first quarter of each year.

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Jun

Six Day War Begins (1967): June 5

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The Six-Day War continues to resonate as a foundational event creating the current facts in Israel. It marks the beginning of the complete military occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and the Golan Heights, occupations that continue today via containment, siege, and direct interference with the added strategic tools of massive walls, no man's land, home demolitions, checkpoints, targeted strikes using missiles, tanks, bulldozers, naval and aircraft, a two-tiered legal system, Jewish only colonies, and Jewish only roads throughout the occupied land. The Six-Day War was a stunning military victory for the Israeli army. On that, everyone agrees. Historians have since removed the idealized thinking surrounding this event, the chief being that the state of Israel was under imminent threat of attack and needed to strike first. It was not. In reality, back-channel talks occurred between the United States and Egypt over the Sinai, the portions conquered by Israel in 1967. Egypt would regain the Sinai between 1973 and 1981. Israel continues to control the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Golan Heights, each of which is an Occupied Territory under International Law. The Six-Day War was a strategic operation to expand Israel's land holdings (referred to by the settler movement as Erez Israel) and military supremacy in the Middle East. The West Bank is home to one of the largest aquifers in the Middle East, and the Gaza Strip sits atop natural gas reserves. The result of the Six-Day War is the ongoing and expanding occupation. There are several excellent books written in the past decades that benefit from declassified historical documents on this issue: Ilan Pappe's "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" Benny Morris' "The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem Revisited" Jimmy Carter's "Peace, not Apartheid." David Hirst's "Gun and the Olive Branch: The Roots of Violence in the Middle East." Rashid Khalid's "The Iron Cage: The Story of the Palestinian Struggle for Statehood." Tom Segev's "1967: Israel, the War, and the Year that Transformed the Middle East." The First part of Prof. Ilan Pappe's lecture on the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine is below. The 40-minute four-part series is viewable here: http://www.youtube.com/user/ilanpappevideos.

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Western Australia Day (AU-WA): June 5

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Western Australia Day is a public holiday in the province of Western Australia, and it marks the 1829 formation of the Swan River Colony by European settlers.

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24 Hours of Le Mans (FR): June 6

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The 24 Hours of Le Mans in France is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports, which includes the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix. It is the longest-running (first held in 1923) active sports car race in the category of endurance racing and is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world.

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