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Today is the anniversary of the first American Football League (AFL) meeting in 1959. In 1969, it merged with the National Football League (NFL). Merger conditions included a championship game between the two leagues and in-common drafts. The championship game would eventually lead to one of the most popular events in the United States, the Super Bowl. The National Football League was founded on August 20, 1920.

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Independence Day (PK)(1947): August 14

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On August 15, 1947, the British Parliament declared India and Pakistan independent nations no longer under colonial rule. Both countries fought hard to gain independence with the non-violent movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. The local time of this event was August 14. Pakistan observes its Independence Day on the 14th and India on the 15th. Britain partitioned the territory into two nations: Hindu (India) and Muslim (Pakistan).

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Julienne Fries Day, Ntl.: August 14

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Thin cut, matchstick, or spaghetti fries are various names for skinny French fries. Julienne is the correct term, as it refers to the style of cutting. National Julienne Fries Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor, but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying this tasty treat!

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Kajari Teej (H): August 14

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Kajari Teej (Badi Teej) is a Hindu holiday celebrated in the lunar month of Bhadrapud. Women observe a day-long fast for their husbands. In the evening, they worship the goddess Parvati and pray for their husband's well-being and long life. Kajari Teej is observed chiefly in the northern and eastern regions of India, including the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar. It is similar to Hariyali Teej, but the Kajari Teej is considered more auspicious. 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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Lizard Day, World: August 14

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Lizards are members of the reptile family with more than 6,000 species worldwide. The largest is the Komodo Dragon. Except for bearded lizards and Gila monsters, these essential creatures to the ecosystem are not poisonous. Lizards tend to eat insects, which makes them quite valuable for gardens. World Lizard Day does not appear to have an origin; however, it is marked and celebrated internationally by zoos and other wildlife enthusiast groups.

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Navajo Code Talkers Day (1942): August 14

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Navajo Code Talkers Day commemorates the significant contribution of the Navajo Nation to the Allied victory in the Second World War. Navajo is unique because of its complexity and is an oral language, not written. August 14 was chosen as the day of commemoration, for it is the anniversary of the Japanese surrender. In 2000, President Bill Clinton honored the Navajo Code Talkers with Congressional Gold Medals. Navajo trainees were given a dictionary that contained military terms to memorize, then benign words in Navajo were used in their place. Philip Johnston first proposed the Navajo language as the foundation of coded communication; it proved impossible for the Japanese to crack. The film "Windtalkers" from 2002 is an excellent tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245562.

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Resurrect Romance Week, Ntl.: August 14-20

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National Resurrect Romance Week occurs six months after Valentine's Day. National Resurrect Romance Week was established in 1995 by Michael Webb, an author, and romance expert. During this week, Webb suggests that couples should focus on the non-monetary aspects of romance by rekindling romance by giving time and attention to partners.

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V-J Day (1945): August 14

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On August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allied forces, ending WWII.

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Best Friends Day: August 15*

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Need an excuse to hang with your BFF? Best Friends Day is just the day to do that. Go shopping, play cards, or share a cup of coffee. Friends are the most significant wealth we have. This is one of two Best Friends Days on the calendar. The other occurs in June and is not sponsored.

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Chauvin Day (UK)(1790): August 15

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Chauvin Day commemorates the life of Nicolas Chauvin, a legendary soldier who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. Nicolas Chauvin is believed to have been born in Roquefort, France, on August 15, 1790. He became a soldier at 18. Disfigured due to his war wounds (he was injured 17 times), Chauvin was awarded a Sabre of Honor and a 200 francs pension. Known for his zealous loyalty to Bonaparte, he became a subject of ridicule when Bonaparte lost his power and influence. The word "chauvinism" is derived from his name, and its original meaning of extreme patriotism and sycophancy fell away. Today, chauvinism or chauvinist refers to the behavior of men who believe they are superior and above women.

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Check the Chip Day, Ntl.: August 15

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Microchips significantly increase the chances that you'll get your pet back if he/she is lost or stolen, but a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate. To remind pet owners to have their pets microchipped and to keep the registration information up-to-date, AVMA and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) joined together to create "Check the Chip Day." With support from HomeAgain, we've been able to develop additional materials to promote the event. Many databases allow you to register your pet's microchip. Still, the one that counts – the one that animal shelters and veterinarians will search – is the database maintained by the manufacturer of your pet's microchip, http://www.petmicrochiplookup.org. AAHA's Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool is linked to the registries of most microchip manufacturers and allows a quick database search of any microchip made by these manufacturers. In addition, several public microchip registries have also been linked to the AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup Tool to make it easier to find a microchip's registration.

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Constitution Day, (GQ)(1982): August 15

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Constitution Day in Equatorial New Guinea marks the anniversary of August 15, 1982, the official ratification of the new constitution from the original of 1968 . Constitution Day is a national holiday.

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Discovery Day, (CA-YT)(1896): August 15

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Discovery Day in Canada’s Yukon Territory is celebrated on the Monday nearest to August 16, when gold was discovered in the region in 1896.

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Dormition of Theotokos (C): August 15

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Marking the assumption of the Virgin Mary to heaven, the Dormition of Theotokos is the Orthodox Catholic and Eastern Orthodox feast day following fourteen days of fasting.

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Failures Day, Ntl.: August 15*

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National Failures Day instills the importance of failure in the pursuit of success. The Case Foundation sponsors this event each year and asks parents to speak with their children about the essential role of failure in achieving success. Often, it can be the catalyst of greatness. If it weren't for failures, we wouldn't have penicillin, stainless steel, or Post-it notes! Steve Jobs, the founder and former CEO of Apple Computers, experienced success and failure as he built Apple Computer. Not everything he tried worked. Not everything that he thought was a good idea was. But, when he finally did land on an idea with potential, he changed the world. Participants are also encouraged to tweet about their failures using the hashtag #dayforfailure and celebrate the successes failure nurtured. As US President John F. Kennedy said, "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly."

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