All - Leep Calendar

Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island. It marks the anniversary of Japan's official surrender at the end of WWII, as announced by President Harry Truman August 14, 1945.

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Aug

Muharram (M): August 9 - September 6

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Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of four sacred months for the Muslim.

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Aug

Allotments Week, Ntl. (UK): August 9-15

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National Allotments Week encourages each Brit to contribute to society by growing some of their own food. Growing your own food can be as simple as a kitchen herb garden or a full scale backyard garden. However you choose to participate, enjoying the fruits of your labor is part of the fun.

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Aug

Fiddlers' Convention, Old (US-VA): August 9-14

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The Old Fiddlers' Convention in Galax, Virginia, is a week-long competition and camping event has been going on annually since 1935. It features live bluegrass music, food, dancing and good old fashion American fun. Annual attendance is over 35,000. See website for tickets and contest rules.

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Aug

Safe + Sound Week, Ntl.: August 9-15

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From the event champion: "Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. Why Participate? Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Participating in Safe + Sound Week can help get your program started, energize an existing one, or provide a chance to recognize your safety successes."

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Aug

Tea Week, Afternoon (UK): August 9-15

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Tea became the official court beverage in England around 1662 when the dowry of Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza, included it upon her marriage to Charles II. The idea of afternoon tea originated with Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford around the year 1840. The time between lunch and dinner (Noon and 8PM) seemed forever. Afternoon tea provided the opportunity for a light snack and socializing. Afternoon Tea quickly became a British tradition. National Afternoon Tea Week is about reminding people throughout the land of this tradition and offering an opportunity to take part in it. This event first occurred in 2010 and was created by Keith Newton

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Defense Forces Day (ZW): August 10

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Defense Forces Day is Zimbabwe's day of honor for its military. This national holiday follows Heroes' Day each year and creates four day weekend in the African nation.

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Dog, Spoil Your Dog Day: August 10

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The actual origins of this event are unclear. However, national retailer Pet Food Direct, (now Chewy) has taken up the mantel in promoting this day and offers the following suggestions for National Spoil Your Dog Day. 1) Dish out the "treats" 2) Create an adventure 3) Head to the dog park 4) Find a special "doggy" event 5) Give him/her new dog toys or fashion accessories 6) Get wet 7) Throw a "paw-some" party 8) Take your dog to work 9) Make it a spa day 10) Keep it special - No one knows your dog better than you. You probably know what he or she loves even more than they do. The most important thing is that you make the day extra special. After all, it is Spoil Your Dog Day.

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Aug

Duran Duran Appreciation Day, Ntl.: August 10

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National Duran-Duran Appreciation Day is a yearly event that honors the band Duran-Duran. Created by a Michigan disc jockey on this day as his birthday gift to himself, National Duran Duran Appreciation Day has been taken over by fans all over the world take part trivia contests on social media.

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Fox Hill Day (BS): August 10

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Marking the freeing of African slaves in the Bahamas in 1838, the Fox Hills Festival is an annual celebration of music, dance, food and church services. Held on the 2nd Tuesday of August in Nassau, Bahamas.

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Aug

Independence Day, (EC)(1809): August 10

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Independence Day in Ecuador marks the anniversary of August 10, 1809, the official declaration of independence from Spain. Independence would be achieved May 24, 1822. This is a national holiday.

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Independence Day, (TD)(1960): August 10

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Independence Day in Chad marks the anniversary of August 11, 1960, the official day of independence from France. This is a national holiday. This is a national holiday.

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Lazy Day: August 10

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Lazy Day is a day set aside each year for everyone to just do nothing and be perfectly OK with it. Relax and binge watch your favorite show. Camp out in the hammock or kick back and drop a line in your nearest lake. Whatever you do, enjoy! You've earned it.

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Aug

Lion Day, World: August 10

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According to the IUCN lion populations have declined 43% in the last 21 years (1993 - 2004), with less than 20,000 remaining. World Lion Day is the first global campaign to celebrate the importance of the lion worldwide. Since the dawn of man the lion has played an integral role in our lives: symbolically, religiously, culturally, economically and biologically. To lose the lion from our world would be to lose part of our global heritage.

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