All - Leep Calendar

Read Across America Day is an initiative of the National Education Association (NEA) and supported by thousands of institutions nationwide. Its purpose is to encourage people to read, as well as to simply raise awareness about the joy of reading. It's celebrated on March 2, the birthday of the late beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, (Theodor Seuss Geisel) March 2, 1904. When the 2nd falls on a weekend, as it does in 2019, schools will mark this day on the 1st.

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Anthem Day, Ntl.(1931): March 3

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On March 3, 1931, the United States Congress made the Star Spangled Banner the official anthem of the United States.

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Bacon, National Canadian Bacon Day: March 3

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Here's where things get interesting. National Canadian Bacon Day is created by an American company (as in USA rather than Canada, Central or South); it could be said it celebrates Canadian bacon, the American deli-style smoked back, round or oval shaped ham, that is leaner than belly originating strip bacon ('steaky' in Brit), and does not need to be cooked. This style (commonly found alongside pineapple on pizza), has nothing to do with Canada, except it is called Canadian bacon. That is option one. Or... Since this event was created by the producers of America's largest Bacon Festival (annually in Des Moines, Iowa), which attracts bacon connoisseurs of all flavors, (including Canadians), it is more likely it celebrates the original "Canadian bacon" of wet-cured pork loin from the back, rolled in crushed cornmeal and fried. This original is called Peameal bacon, a traditional Canadian breakfast delicacy. Created in Toronto Canada, (and a reason Toronto is affectionately referred to as 'Hogtown'), Peameal is trimmed of all fat, soaked in brine, juicy and much lower in fat and cholesterol than the pork belly strips of traditional bacon. In fact, it looks more like the tenderloin of a pork chop with a yellow halo. Peameal bacon must be cooked before eaten. Peameal bacon sandwiches are the official sandwich of Toronto, (just like Cheesesteaks are the official sandwich of Philadelphia); if you want to try the original, drop into the Carousel Bakery at Toronto's St. Lawrence Market. Nobody said this would be logical. Therefore, either way you choose to celebrate National Canadian Bacon Day, with USA named Canadian Bacon that isn't Canadian or technically bacon, or with Canadian peameal bacon, which isn't bacon, but is Canadian, you win. Enjoy!

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Be Happy Day: March 3

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Always on the same day each year, National Be Happy Day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor. The day seeks to remind people of the gift of happiness, whilst encouraging people to do something today that makes someone else happy. While we can agree to disagree on the definition of happiness, everyone years for achieve this feeling and why not push extra harder on this day to make ourselves and someone else happy as well

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Birth Defects Day, World: March 3

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World Birth Defects Day is created to raise awareness, expand birth defects surveillance, educate on prevention, care, and fund research worldwide. Currently 3-6% of all babies born arrive in this world with severe birth defects, many of which are preventable. It is one of the leading causes of death in infants and small children.

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When the number of the month matches the number of the day, that's Bonza Bottler Day. Basically, it is a play on numbers. There are twelve Bonza Bottler Days a year. This event began in 1985. Bonza is Australian for 'Super'. Bottler is slang for 'something excellent'.

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Book Day, World (UK/IE): March 3

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Cold Cuts Day, Ntl.: March 3

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Cold cuts are precooked, cured sliced meats and they have been around since the 17th Century. First created by the Ivan and Petar Gavrilovic, these meats withstood time and became a favorite of the military. Cold cuts include bologna, salami, pastrami, head cheese, liverwurst, olive loaf and a host of other meats including turkey, beef, chicken, pork and a combination of these. This unofficial event occurs each year. Many delis and sandwich shops will run specials in celebration. The best way to celebrate? Enjoy some cold cuts.

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Doll Festival (JP): March 3

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The Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri) in Japan is an annual celebration of girls and daughters. Dolls representing the ancient imperial court are displayed, special treats made and girls are honored. The tradition was first observed during the Heian period (794-1185 AD) by the Japanese aristocracy. Annually on March 3.

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Ear Care Day, Intl.: March 3

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World Hearing Day, now International Ear Care Day, is an initiative of the World Health Organization. It draws attention to the increased instances of hearing loss world wide and the remedies available to return quality of life to the hearing impaired.

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If Animals Had Thumbs Day: March 3

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If Animals Had Thumbs Day invites you to play 'what if' and imagine what would the world be like if animals, like cats and dogs had opposable thumbs. Hint, they'd be able to open doors to start with...Now there is a scary thought!

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Liberation Day (BU)(1878): March 3

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On March 3, 1878, The Treaty of San Stefanov was signed between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, freeing Bulgaria from five centuries of Ottoman Rule. This is a national holiday in Bulgaria.

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Losar (B) 2149: March 3, 2022 - February 20, 2023

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Tibetan Buddhist Calendar is the most common calendar used in the Buddhist faith. This year is 2149 in the calendar.

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Losar New Year (B) 2149: March 3

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Losar is New Year's Day within the Tibetan Buddhist Calendar and marks the beginning of the Tibetan Year.

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Martyr's Day (MW)(1959): March 3

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