All - Leep Calendar

With support from the United Nations and other organizations, World Wildlife Fund has been sponsoring Earth Hour Since 2007. The event aims to raise awareness of global warming and its impact. Every year, one hour between 8:30-9:30 PM local time is dedicated to earth hour. The movement encouraged people to not only support climate projects but also help in spreading the word by ‘donating their social power’ and taking a stand against climate change on their Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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Mar

Earth Echo Challenge, Intl.: March 22 - December 31

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The Earth Echo Water Challenge (formerly World Water Monitoring Challenge) is an international program that runs annually from March 22 (the United Nations World Water Day) through December and equips anyone to protect the water resources we depend on daily. The EarthEcho Water Challenge builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources worldwide by engaging citizens to monitor their local reservoirs and wells.

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Mar

Earmuff Day (1873): March 13

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Earmuff Day commemorates the invention of the earmuff, the 1873 invention by a boy named Chester Greenwood from Maine. The boy's sensitive ears turned weird colors in the cold. Unfortunately, he loved ice skating, and the solutions seemed too bulky or itchy. So he experimented and fashioned his Champion Ear Protector, patented in 1877. We have been wearing them ever since.

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Mar

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 worldwide and the remedies available to return quality of life to the hearing impaired.

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Mar

Dumbstruck Day: March 15

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Dumbstruck day celebrates that feeling of being stunned—so shocked that you cannot speak. The word first entered the English language in 1765.

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Mar

Dumb Week (C)(GR): March 29-April 4

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The Greek Orthodox church follows the Julian rather than the Gregorian calendar, which means they celebrate Christmas and Easter on different days than the Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths. Dumb Week is part of the Orthodox Lent and is the week preceding the Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday through Orthodox Easter. So-called "dumb," as there is only one church service during the week, on Lazarus Friday.

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Mar

Dress in Blue Day: March 6

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Held on the first Friday in March since 2008, Dress Blue Day encourages people to wear blue to support those with colon cancer. It is part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

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Mar

Dream Day: March 11

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Robert Muller created Dream Day to provide an opportunity for the global community to envision a world of a peaceful, united humanity. All nations and all people deserve to dream, and today is the day to imagine the change you wish to be.

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Mar

Down Syndrome Week (UK): March 16-22

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Beginning with the third Monday of March, the United Kingdom observes National Down Syndrome Week. It aims to raise awareness about the nature of Down Syndrome and encourage people and society to treat persons with it as human beings rather than disabled. Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been part of the human condition and exists everywhere in the world. Today people with Down Syndrome can be found throughout society, including in high-profile careers like acting and film. This week celebrates the possibilities rather than limitations of life with Down Syndrome and seeks to educate the public about what it is and is not.

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Mar

Down Syndrome Day, World: March 21

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World Down Syndrome Day aims to raise awareness about the nature of Down Syndrome and encourage people and society to treat persons with Down Syndrome as human beings rather than disabled. Down Syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been part of the human condition and exists everywhere in the world. Today people with Down Syndrome can be found throughout society, including in high-profile careers like acting and film. Today is a day to celebrate the possibilities rather than limitations of life with Down Syndrome.

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Mar

Donald Duck Day (1914): March 13*

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Donald Duck is one of the two most recognized cartoon characters of the Walt Disney Company. Today is the actual birthday of the character, March 13, 1914. He was first mentioned in the book "The Life of Donald Duck." The second Donald Duck Day, June 9, marks the anniversary of his screen debut in 1934.

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Mar

Dolphin Awareness Month: March

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Dolphins Get Their Month, Dolphin Awareness Month American Humane's Dolphin Awareness Month, observed annually in March, is dedicated to raising public awareness about dolphins, their environment, and their challenges. This initiative, spearheaded by various wildlife and conservation organizations, aims to educate people about dolphins' importance in the marine ecosystem and the need to protect them. The purpose of Dolphin Awareness Month is multifaceted: Education: Increasing public knowledge about dolphin species, their behaviors, and their critical role in marine ecosystems. Conservation Efforts: Highlighting the importance of conservation programs and protective measures to ensure the survival and well-being of dolphin populations. Addressing Threats: Bringing attention to the various threats dolphins face, such as habitat destruction, pollution, entanglement in fishing gear, and the impacts of climate change. Dolphin Awareness Month was created to raise public awareness of these issues and foster a greater appreciation and respect for these intelligent marine mammals. Dolphins face several dangers, including: Bycatch: Accidental capture in fishing nets and gear can lead to injury or death. Pollution: Chemicals, plastics, and other pollutants can contaminate their habitats and affect their health and food sources. Habitat Loss: Destruction or alteration of their natural habitats due to human activities. Climate Change: Changes in ocean temperatures and currents that can affect their food supply and migration patterns. Illegal Hunting and Capture: Dolphins are hunted to fill the demand for live dolphins in entertainment facilities. Categories of Dolphins There are approximately 40 species of dolphins, categorized into several types, including: Oceanic Dolphins: The most well-known, including species like the Bottlenose Dolphin, Spinner Dolphin, and Orca or Killer Whale. River Dolphins: These include the Amazon River Dolphin and the Ganges River Dolphin, which inhabit freshwater rivers. Brackish Water Dolphins: Include the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin, found in coastal areas and estuaries. Dolphins are widely distributed and inhabit diverse environments. Oceanic dolphins are primarily found in shallow seas of the continental shelves, while river dolphins inhabit freshwater rivers and estuaries in South Asia and South America. Dolphin Awareness Month includes activities like educational campaigns, conservation project fundraisers, and aquariums and marine center events. These efforts aim to inspire action to protect dolphins and their habitats, ensuring these remarkable animals continue to thrive in the world's oceans and rivers.

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Mar

Doll Festival (JP): March 3

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

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Mar

Doctor's Day (1842): March 30

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National Doctors Day celebrates the contribution of physicians. The first Doctor's Day observance was on March 30, 1933, in Winder, Georgia. It commemorates Dr. Crawford W Long's first surgical use of an anesthetic agent on March 30, 1842. Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, decided to set aside a day to honor physicians. On October 30, 1990, President George Bush signed S.J. RES. #366 designated March 30 as National Doctor's Day.

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Mar

Discovery Day (GU)(1521): March 2

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Discovery Day, also called Magellan Day in Guam, marks the anniversary of March 6, 1521, when explorer Ferdinand Magellan first came upon the island. Discovery Day is a territorial holiday.

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