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Phalguna is the last month in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of spring. The festival Holi occurs at the end of this month, marking the completion of Phalgun and the start of the Hindu New Year. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Ronald Reagan Day (1911): February 6

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Ronald Reagan Day celebrates the birthday of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. Mr. Reagan served from January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989. He was born in 1911 in Tampico, IL, and died June 5, 2004, in Los Angeles, California. Prior to becoming President of the United States, Reagan was a movie star and the Governor of California. Today his legacy is kept alive by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library. The 41st President, George H. W. Bush, was his Vice President for both terms in office.

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School Counseling Week, Ntl.: February 6-10

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National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights school counselors' impact in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. School counselors deal with many issues, from bullying to collegiate planning. School counselors are the only adult they can trust for many children and a safe haven from a dangerous environment. National School Counseling Week honors their work and educates the public and students about the role of student counselors

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Turkey's Twin Terror Earthquakes (TR/SY)(2023): February 6

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On February 6, 2023, twin earthquakes, one at Gaziantep (7.8 magnitude) at 4 AM local time and the second eight hours later centered in Kahramanmarhas, Turkey (7.5 magnitude), rocked the region, destroying over 16,000 buildings and killing at least 5,000 people within the first 24 hours. The twin terror tremors represent the most significant quakes in Turkey since 1939's Erzincan earthquake, which killed 33,000 people. Structural damage and casualties remain concentrated in southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria. Freezing overnight temperatures and hundreds of aftershocks continue to thwart rescue efforts, leaving thousands of people buried in the rubble and existing structures unsafe in both nations. Syria's ongoing war and sanctions against the government have made getting aid and rescue into that country difficult, despite over 50 nations sending rescue teams, assistance, and supplies. Turkey's leadership has declared a 90-day state of emergency. The ultimate death and casualty toll is expected to reach tens of thousands. Syria's leadership has yet to do so and has thus far refused most foreign aid. LEEP Calendar wrote this entry on February 7, 2023, as the story continues to develop.

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Waitangi Day, Ntl. (NZ)(1840): February 6

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February 6, 1840, is the day the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by the British Empire and the 540 tribes of the Māori people, the indigenous of New Zealand. Waitangi Day is a national holiday honoring the founding of the country.

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Work Naked Day, Ntl.: February 6

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Work Naked Day is a play on words. Today is about pursuing your dreams and working from home, that is, being your boss. If you've thought about running your own company or starting your own business, this is the day to begin putting your dreams into action. WorkingNaked.com, the site sponsoring this day, has lots of tools and advice to get you started. Lisa Kanarek, the sponsor of this day, is one of the foremost experts on setting up a home office to be productive.

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African-Americans AIDS/HIV Awareness Day: February 7

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is an HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative for Blacks in the United States and across the Diaspora. There are four specific focal points: Get Educated Get Tested Get Involved Get Treated The website for this event has dozens of tools to help people learn about the effects of AIDS on the African American community, get tested, find treatment opportunities, and help raise awareness. http://www.nationalblackaidsday.org National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is one of several AIDS awareness days throughout the year, targeting a specific demographic with information designed to address their needs and concerns.

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Card to a Friend Day, Send: February 7

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Send a Card to a Friend Day is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to drop a note to a friend either by post or electronically. Is there someone you’ve been thinking about but haven’t spoken with? Today is the perfect excuse to reach out. Go for it!

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Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: February 7-14

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Approximately 1.8 million Americans are affected by Congenital Heart Defects (CHD), yet scant funds have been made available for research and cures. This week-long event is about bringing people together, sharing stories, and raising awareness so that someday in the not-too-distant future, CHD may be a thing of the past. Participants include individuals, local support groups, national and regional organizations, and congenital cardiology centers worldwide. By sharing our experiences and providing information, we hope to raise public awareness about conditions that affect approximately 40,000 babies each year in the United States alone.

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Fettuccini Alfredo Day: February 7

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Alfredo Di Lelio owned a small restaurant in Rome in 1914. After his first son's birth, his wife Ines found it challenging to eat, and to help her, he created a dish of noodles, cheese, and butter. Ines loved the dish and insisted it be placed on the restaurant's menu; at the same time, their second son, named after his father, was born. Visit Rome today, and you can still eat the original Fettuccini Alfredo at Alfredo's restaurant, L' Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante.

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Independence Day (GD)(1974): February 7

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Independence Day in Granada marks the anniversary of February 7, 1974, when the nation's rebels gained independence from Great Britain's colonial rule. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Marriage Week (UK/EU/US): February 7-14

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Marriages have long been the bedrock of society. Statistics show that married people live longer and are often more content with their lives. Of course, living with someone else isn’t easy, and divorce statistics prove that. Marriage Week in the United Kingdom focuses on nurturing relationships and giving couples the tools they need to grow stronger. Marriage Week is a massive memoir to the nation that says, “If you are fortunate enough to be in a marriage, then you should look after it.” Marriage Week is honored annually in the following countries and continues to grow globally. Germany Czech Republic Switzerland Hungary Belgium Australia Northern Ireland United States Romania Slovakia Ukraine

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Periodic Table Day (1863): February 7

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Periodic Table Day marks the anniversary of publishing the first table of elements by English chemist John Newlands on February 7, 1863. His is distinctive because he was the first to categorize elements based on atomic mass. Newlands' however, was different from what we're familiar with today. Russian Dmitri Mendeleev created the format in 1869. He is the man who organized the tables in columns and rows based on their atomic weight and the occasions of repetition of base elements. Like most science, the periodic table is an international affair. To reach the point of Newlands and Mendeleev, contributions from the French (1789, 1857, 1862) and Germans (1829, 1843) would add to the final product of an Englishman and a Russian. David T Steineker first observed periodic Table Day.

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Soviet Union Soviet Union Communist Party Resigns Power (1990): February 7

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Today is the anniversary of the end of the Soviet Union. On February 7, 1990, the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party agreed to give up its monopoly on power. It was the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union, which officially dissolved on December 26, 1991.

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State of the Union Address: February 7

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The State of the Union Address is an annual speech delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress, typically held in January or February. The speech is an opportunity for the President to report on the state of the country, outline their legislative agenda for the upcoming year, and discuss other important issues facing the nation. The origins of the State of the Union Address can be traced back to the US Constitution, which requires the President to "from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." However, it was not until 1790 that George Washington delivered the first speech called the "State of the Union Address." At that time, it was not yet an annual event. The annual State of the Union Address tradition began in the 20th century, with Woodrow Wilson delivering the first in 1913. Since then, the speech has been an essential part of the political calendar, with the President setting their priorities and agenda for the coming year. The speech is an opportunity for the President to communicate directly with the American people, as it is broadcast live on television and radio. In recent years, the State of the Union Address has often been highly anticipated, with political supporters and opponents of the President paying close attention to what is said. The speech has also become a venue for political theater, with members of Congress often using the occasion to make political statements or show support or opposition to the President's agenda.

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