All - Leep Calendar

Children's Day is a national holiday in Taiwan promoting the bond between parents and children. It is a celebration of the future and one day a year when children are kings.

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Apr

Cordon Bleu Day celebrates the decadent sandwich invented in the United States in 1967, the Cordon Bleu. The chicken Cordon Bleu is a piece of cheese wrapped in a slice of ham and stuffed inside a butterflied chicken breast which is breaded and fried. Previous versions used veal or pork pounded thin, then rolled around the stuffing, breaded, and fried.

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Apr

Final Four (US-IN): April 4-6

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The Final Four features the championship college basketball teams of the four regional competitions: east, south, midwest, and west regions. The Final Four is the playoff championship to determine which two teams will ultimately face each other for the National Championship game in April. It covers both the men's and women's basketball programs. This event is the culmination of a series of games known as "March Madness." The tournament, which currently features 68 teams in four brackets, was created in 1939 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Originally it was the idea of Ohio State University coach Harold Olsen.

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Apr

Hate Week (1984): April 4-10

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Few books are more apropos to modern times than George Orwell's 1949 masterpiece, "1984." Peace is war. Love is hate. Facts are alternative, and news is fake—oh wait, that's today. Back to the book. In 1984 everything is the opposite of what you think, and Big Brother is always watching. Populism backed by ultra-nationalism, with fear and hatred of the 'other,' is necessary to "Make Oceania Great." Conform. Don't question, and above all, shelve your curiosity and don't learn. Corruption runs rampant. Anyone who opposes the status quo is the enemy. In the book, the lead character Winston Smith slowly wakes up to the alternate reality the state has crafted for him as he sees the Hate Rally unfold. On April 4, 1984 (in the book), he does the unthinkable: he begins writing his thoughts in a secret diary. Through this simple act of fictional civil disobedience, Hate Week has originated. It's also a reminder that without vigilance, fiction can become fact.

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Apr

Hug a Newsman or Newswoman Day, Ntl. (1906): April 4

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National Hug a Newsman Day honors the people who collect and disseminate the news. Newsmen and women have been keeping our society informed and updated for more than a century if we count paper media as well. This event honors the birthday of John Cameron Swayze, the pioneer of television newscasting in 1949. His trademark was a carnation in the lapel, and he became the voice of Timex watches later in his career, making famous the phrase “It takes a licking but keeps on ticking.” Swayze was born on April 4, 1906, and died on August 15, 1995.

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Apr

Independence Day (SN)(1960): April 4

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Senegal is the most western nation in Africa. Independence Day in Senegal celebrates its release from French rule on April 4, 1960. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Apr

Martin Luther King Assassination (1968): April 4

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April 4, 1968, is the day of Martin Luther King's Assassination. Only 39 years old, he was assassinated on a motel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee. Today we mark the anniversary of the civil rights leader's death and honor his legacy.

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Apr

Mine Awareness Day, Intl.: April 4

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One of the most horrifying weapons of war remains mines. Buried and hidden from view, one doesn't know one is caught until it blows up. The problem is, once the war ends, these mines are often left in place, waiting for an unfortunate person to step on them and die. Mines can continue killing decades after the war has ended. For this reason, the United Nations declared International Mine Awareness Day, and its sole purpose is to rid the world of these deadly traps. As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said: "On this International Day, let us work together to advance the goal of a world free of the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war."

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Apr

Pillow Fight Day, Intl.: April 4

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International Pillow Fight Day is the first Saturday of April, which sees various massive pillow fights worldwide in many big cities. This event has grown in magnitude since it was first held in 2008 and is a media favorite due to its pure, playful fun!

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Apr

Rat Day, World: April 4

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World Rat Day began in 2002. It's a day designed to redeem the reputation of the oft-vilified rat and recognize them as the fancy pets and companions they are! Every rat owner knows and understands what sweet and intelligent animals rats are and what great pets they make.

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Apr

Robotics Week, Ntl.: April 4-12

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National Robotics Week starts on the first Saturday of each April. First organized in 2009, its goal is to celebrate robotics technology in the US and to educate people on how robotics impact everyday life. The week raises awareness about the importance of funding robotics technology and inspires students of all ages to pursue careers in any STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

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Apr

Saint Lazarus' Day (BG)(C)(33AD): April 4

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Girls and young women in Bulgaria mark the emergence of spring and a time for love with Saint Lazarus' Day each year. It commemorates the anniversary of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead four days after His resurrection. But they aren't the only ones. Lazarus Saturday is a feast day in the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrated on the Saturday before Orthodox Palm Sunday commemorating the raising of Lazarus from the dead by Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of John. In Orthodox tradition, Lazarus Saturday is considered a foretaste of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and one of the most joyous days of the Lenten season. It is also sometimes called the "Saturday of Lazarus" or the "Saturday of the Resurrection of Lazarus." Churches deck the pews with palms and flowers, and the Gospel account of the raising of Lazarus receives a reading, after which palm fronds are blessed and distributed to the congregation. Lazarus Saturday marks the end of the Lenten period of fasting from meat and dairy products, and many Orthodox Christians will celebrate with a feast.

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Apr

Science Fest, Intl. (UK): April 4-19

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The International Science Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, premiered in 1989. It encourages people to open their world and celebrate science and technology each year. The two-week program encourages attendees to explore and immerse themselves in wonder through innovative events. The International Science Festival in Edinburgh is the world's oldest annual celebration of science and technology. 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 only 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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Apr

Tater Day (US-KY): April 4-6

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Tater Day could be referred to as trade day, as it began in 1843 in Kentucky as a means for farmers to trade seeds, roots, and sweet potatoes with each other before the next planting season. It expanded to various products and services, including arms, livestock, and animal pelts. Today, it is an entire weekend event, usually held on the first weekend of April, with Tater Day topping off events on the last day. Tater Day is the oldest and longest-running trade day in the United States.

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Apr

Tell a Lie Day: April 4

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Unlike April's Fools, Tell a Lie Day is not about pranking people but about trying to tell a (preferably harmless) lie to someone for the heck of it. Probably not a good habit to get into. Tell a Lie Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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