Today is: July 15
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Fruit Fly Frenzy

Harh (S)

Muharram (M)

Tammuz (J)

World Cup, FIFA (US/CA/MX)

21 to Drink Day (1984)

Arctic Sea Ice Day

Av (J)

Bannack Days (US-MT)

Barbershop Music Day (1945)

Bastille Day (FR/MF) (1789)

Bathing and Basking Festival, Xi Shai Jie (CN)

Battle of the Boyne Holiday (UK)(1690)

Be a Dork Day

Beans and Franks Day

Beef Tallow Day, Ntl.

British Open (Golf)(UK)

Butterfly Count, Big (UK)

Canada Day, Ntl. Respect for (US)

Captive Nations Week (1959)

Caviar Day, Ntl.

Cherry Day, Ntl. (UK)

Constitution Day (KR)(1948)

Constitution Day (UY)(1830)

Corn Fritter Day, Ntl.

Couch Potato Day (1976)

Customer, Get to Know Your Customer Day Q3

Daiquiri Day, Ntl.

Day of Joy (NI)(1979)

Diabetes Awareness Week (AU)

Embrace your Geekness Day

Emoji Day, World (2002)

Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award (ESPY)(US-CA)

Feast of the Redeemer (IT)(1577)

Fiddling Championships, Louisiana (US-LA)

Flitch Day, Ntl. (UK)

Fool's Paradise Day

French Fries Day, Ntl.

Give Something Away Day, Ntl.

Grand Marnier Day, Ntl.

Grand Prix of Belgium (BE)

Gruntled Workers Day

Gummi Worm Day, Ntl.

Horses Day, I Love, Ntl

Ice Cream Day, Ntl.

Jabotinsky Day (IL)

Jagannath Rath Yatra (H)

Liberation Day (NI)(1979)

Loiza Aldea Fiesta (US-PR)

Lottery Day, Ntl.

Luis Muñoz Rivera Day (US-PR)(1859)

Lumberjack World Championships (US-WI)

Mac and Cheese Day, Ntl.

MLB All-Star Game (US-PA)

Moon—New

Moth Week, Intl.

Naadam (MN)(1921/1990)

Nelson Mandela Day, Intl. (ZA)(1918)

NHS Sustainability Day (UK)

Night Watch (FR) (1789)

Nitrogen Ice Cream Day (1909)

Non-binary People's Day

Nude Day, Intl.

Orca Day, World (2002)

Pandemonium Day

Peach Ice Cream Day

Perseid Meteor Shower

Personal Chef's Day, Ntl.

Pet Fire Safety Day

Portfolio Day, Ntl.

Restless Leg Syndrome Education and Awareness Week

Robin Hood Festival, Sherwood, (US-OR)

Robin Hood, Nottingham Archery Tournament and Festival (UK)

Running of the Bulls (ES)

Safar (M)

Saint Swithin's Day (UK)(971 AD)

Savan (S)

Shabbat Chazon (J)

Shark Awareness Day

Shravana Amavasya (H)

Snake Day, World

Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament (US-CA)

Sour Candy Day, Ntl.

Sports Cliché Week

Statehood Day, (ME) (1878)

Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day, Ntl.

Take Your Poet to Work Day

Tapioca Pudding (Frog Spawn) Day

Tattoo Day, Ntl.

Tomorrowland (BE)

Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves" Day

Town Criers Day, Intl.

WC Handy Blues Music Festival (US-AL)

Women in Baseball Week

Women's Dive Day

Woodie Wagon Day, Ntl.

Wrong Way Corrigan Day (1938)

Yellow Pigs Day

Youth Skills Day, World

Lollapalooza, Berlin (DE)

Poverty Eradication, 3rd Intl. Decade

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade

Decade of Family Farming, Intl.

Earth in Time

Indigenous Languages, Intl. Decade of

International Decade of Healthy Ageing

International Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace

Third International Decade Poverty Eradication

Second UN Decade for Action on Road Safety

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade

International Decade for Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

Space Shuttle Final Flight (2011) Anniversary

Utoeya (NO) Massacre (2011)

International Decade of Family Farming

Poverty Eradication, 3rd Intl. Decade

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade

Poverty Eradication, 3rd Intl. Decade

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade

Srebrenica Genocide, International Day of Reflection for (1995)

Rose Castroccdsc

Rangeland and Pastoralists, International Year of

Scout Jamboree, Ntl.

Scout Jamboree, Ntl.

Rangeland and Pastoralists, International Year of

Sand and Dust Storms, Intl. Decade on Combating

Jewish Year 5786 (J)

Nigeria's Decade of Gas (NG)

United States Semiquincentennial (1776)

Woman Farmer, Year of Intl.

Rangeland and Pastoralists, International Year of

Self-leadership and New Beginnings, Year of

Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation,Year of

Year of the Family (AE)

Year of Urban Planning and Architecture (AZ)

Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia (RU)

Year of the Azalea

Year of the Ficus

Year of the Crocus

Year of the Impatiens

Year of the Sedum

Year of the Hot Pepper

Year of the Ornamental Grasses

Year of the Radish

Volunteers for Sustainable Development, Intl. Year of

Cloud Dancer is the Pantone Color of the Year

Turmeric, Herb of the Year

American Semiquincentennial, 250th Anniversary (1776)

China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges (CN)

ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation (IN)

India–Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI (IN/ES)

Year of Agriculture (IN-MP)

Decade of Sustainable Transport, Intl.

Chinese Year of the Horse, 4724

Losar and Year 2153 (B)

Earth Echo Challenge, Intl.

Nanakshahi Year 558 (S)

Midnight Sun (NO)

Ashadha (H)

Fireworks Safety Months

Fruit Fly Frenzy

Harh (S)

Hurricane Season

Islamic Year 1448 (M)

Monsoon Season (Asia) June 8 - September 30

Montreal International Jazz Festival (CA-QC)

Muharram (M)

Roskilde Festival (DK)

Sebeiba Festival (DZ)

Tammuz (J)

Tire Safety Week, Ntl.

Viking Games, Frederikssund (DK)

Wimbledon (UK)

World Cup, FIFA (US/CA/MX)

15th of Av (J)

21 to Drink Day (1984)

7-7 London Bombing (2005)

Agitágueda Art Festival (PT)

Air Conditioning Appreciation Days

Albariño Day and Festival (ES)

All American Pet Photo Day

Alopecia Month for Women, Intl

Amelia Earhart Day (1897)

American Grown Flower Month

Americans with Disabilities Act, (1990)

Anisette Day, Ntl.

Anti-boredom Month, Ntl.

Apartheid Wall, Month Against the (2004)

Aphelion Day

Apple Turnover Day, Ntl.

Arctic Sea Ice Day

Aunt and Uncle Day

Aunties and Godmother's Day, Ntl.

Av (J)

Bagpipe Appreciation Day

Baked Beans Month

Bald Is In Day

Bannack Days (US-MT)

Barbecued Spareribs Day, Ntl.

Barbershop Music Day (1945)

Barbie-in-a-Blender Day, Ntl.

Bastille Day (FR/MF) (1789)

Bathing and Basking Festival, Xi Shai Jie (CN)

Battle of the Boyne Holiday (UK)(1690)

Be a Dork Day

Be Nice to New Jersey Week

Beans and Franks Day

Beef Tallow Day, Ntl.

Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, Intl

Bikini Day (1946)

Bioterrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness Month

Bison Month, Ntl.

Black Family Month, Ntl.

Blueberry Month, Ntl.

Blueberry Muffin Day, Ntl.

Bonza Bottler Day™, Intl

Born Free Cat Nap

Bowdler's Day (UK) (1754)

Bridal Sale Event, Ntl (US/CA/MX)

British Open (Golf)(UK)

Bronchiectasis Day, World

Buddhist Lent (B) (Vassa)

Build-a-Scarecrow Day

Butterfly Count, Big (UK)

Caesar Salad Day, Ntl.

Cake Day, Intl.

Calgary Stampede (CA-AB)

Canada Day (CA)(1867)

Canada Day, Ntl. Respect for (US)

Captive Nations Week (1959)

Caribbean Day (1973)

Carousel Day, Ntl. (1871)

Carpe Diem, (All or Nothing) Day

Carver Day

Caviar Day, Ntl.

Cell Phone Courtesy Month, Ntl.

Cheer Up the Lonely Day

Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day

Cheesecake Day, Ntl.

Cherry Day, Ntl. (UK)

Cherry Festival, Ntl (US-MI)

Chess Day, Intl. (1924)

Chessboxing Day, Intl

Childhood Obesity Week (UK)

Chili Dog Day, Ntl.

Chincoteague Pony Swim (US-VA)

Chocolate Day, World

Chocolate Wafer Day, Ntl.

Civil Disobedience Thoreau, Intl. (1817)

Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness-Prevention Month, Ntl.

Clerihew Day, Intl. (UK)(1875)

Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, Ntl.

Coffee Milkshake Day, Ntl

Collector Car Appreciation Day

Comic-con, San Diego, Intl. (US-CA)

Constitution Day (KR)(1948)

Constitution Day (US-PR)(1952)

Constitution Day (UY)(1830)

Cooperatives, Intl. Day of

Corn Fritter Day, Ntl.

Corn Month, Ntl.

Couch Potato Day (1976)

Country Music Day, Ntl.

Cousins Day, Ntl.

Cowboy Day, Ntl.

Craft for Your Local Shelters Day, Ntl.

Culinarians Day (1929)

Culinary Arts Month, Ntl.(1929)

Curaçao Day, (CW)(1499)

Customer, Get to Know Your Customer Day Q3

Czech Festival, Ntl (US-NE)

Daiquiri Day, Ntl.

Dance Day, Ntl.

Day of Joy (NI)(1979)

Deli Salad Month, Ntl.

Devshayani Ekadashi (H)

Diabetes Awareness Week (AU)

Disabilities Dignity (Pride) Month

Dive Bar Day, Ntl.

Dog Days of Summer

Doghouse Day, Get Out of the, Ntl.

Doghouse Repairs Month, Ntl.

Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day, Ntl.

Don't Step on a Bee Day

Donate Life Week (AU)

Drive-Thru Day, Ntl. (1951)

Drowning Prevention Day, World

Dry July (AU)

Earth Enters Global Boiling Stage (2023)

Eastport Old Home Week (US-ME)

Eat Your Beans Day, Ntl.

Eat Your Jell-O Day, Ntl.

Eggplant Month, Ntl.

Elevator Day, Ntl. Talk in an

Ely Eel Festival (UK)

Embrace your Geekness Day

Emoji Day, World (2002)

Environment Day, World

Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award (ESPY)(US-CA)

Family Golf Month

Family Reunion Month

Farriers Week, Ntl.

Father-Daughter Take A Walk Together Day

Father-in-Law Day, Ntl.

Feast of the Redeemer (IT)(1577)

Fibroid Awareness Month

Fiddling Championships, Louisiana (US-LA)

Filipino-American Friendship Day (1946)

Fleet Week, (US-NY)

Flitch Day, Ntl. (UK)

Folklife Festival, Smithsonian (US-DC)

Fool's Paradise Day

Forgiveness Day, Global

Fragile X Awareness Month

French Fries Day, Ntl.

Fried Chicken Day, Ntl.

Fried Clam Day, Ntl. (1916)

Friendship, Intl. Day of

Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk Day

Fuji Rock Festival (JP)

Get Gnarly Day, Ntl.

Gingersnap Day, Ntl.

Give Something Away Day, Ntl.

Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Gorgeous Grandma Day

Graham Cracker Day, Ntl. (1794)

Grand Marnier Day, Ntl.

Grand Prix of Belgium (BE)

Grand Prix of Great Britain (UK)

Great British Pea Week

Grilling Month, Ntl.

Group B Strep Awareness Month, Intl.

Gruntled Workers Day

Guanacaste Day, (CR)(1824)

Gummi Worm Day, Ntl.

Guru Purnima (H)

Hammock Day, Ntl.

Hand Rolled Day, Ntl.

Hemingway Day (1899)

Hepatitis Day, World

Herbal Prescription Awareness Month

Heroes Day, (ZM)

Hire a Veteran Day, Ntl.

Hong Kong Autonomy Revoked, (CN)(2020)

Hop-a-Park Day

Horseradish Month, Ntl

Horses Day, I Love, Ntl

Hot Dog Day, Ntl. (US/CA/AU/UK)

Hot Dog Month, Ntl.

Hot Enough for Ya'? Day

Human Trafficking, World Day Against

Hurricane Supplication Day (VI/VG)

I Forgot Day

Ice Cream Day, Ntl.

Ice Cream Flavors Day, Creative

Ice Cream Month, Ntl.

Independence Day (US)(1776)

Independence Day, (AR)(1816)

Independence Day, (BE)(1831)

Independence Day, (BI) (1962)

Independence Day, (BS)(1973)

Independence Day, (CO)(1810)

Independence Day, (CV)(1975)

Independence Day, (DZ)(1962)

Independence Day, (KI)(1979)

Independence Day, (KM)(1975)

Independence Day, (LR)(1847)

Independence Day, (MV)(1965)

Independence Day, (PE)(1821)

Independence Day, (RW) (1962)

Independence Day, (SB)(1978)

Independence Day, (SO)(1960)

Independence Day, (ST )(1975)

Independence Day, (VE)(1811)

Independence Day, (VU)(1980)

Independence Day, South Sudan (SS) (2011)

Injury Prevention Day, Ntl.(CA)

Intern Day, Ntl.

Irrigation Month, Smart

Jabotinsky Day (IL)

Jagannath Rath Yatra (H)

Jan Hus Day, (CZ)(1415)

Jazz Festival, Black Sea (GE)

Jazz Festival, NN North Sea (NL)

Joke Day, Intl.

Jousting, Torneo della Quintana (IT)

Junk Food Day, Ntl.

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month (US)

Kindergarten Month, Get Ready for

King's Birthday (TH)(1952)

Kissing Day, World (UK).

Kiswahili Language Day, World

Kitten Day, Ntl.

Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Ntl. (1953)

Kupala Night

La Semana de la Dulzura (AR)

Lasagna Day, Ntl.

Liberation Day (NI)(1979)

Liberation Day (SR)(1863)

Liberation Day (US-GU)(1944)

Lipstick Day, Intl.

Loiza Aldea Fiesta (US-PR)

Lollapalooza, Chicago (US-IL)

Lollipop Day, Ntl.

Lost Pet Prevention Month, Ntl

Lottery Day, Ntl.

Love is Kind Day, Ntl.

Lughnasadh, North

Luis Muñoz Rivera Day (US-PR)(1859)

Lumberjack World Championships (US-WI)

Mac and Cheese Day, Ntl.

Macaroni Day, Ntl.

Made in the USA Day

Make Your Own Sundae Day

Mangrove Day, Intl.

Marine Week, Ntl. (UK)

Marine/Oceans Day (JP)

Martyrdom of the Bab (1850)

Math 2.0 Day

Meat Day, Independence From

Mid-Year Point

Milk Chocolate Day, Ntl.

Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day, Ntl.

Minority Mental Health Month

Miri-Piri Day (S)

Mirror Day, Compliment Your

MLB All-Star Game (US-PA)

Mojito Day, Ntl.

Moon Landing Day (1969)

Moon—First Quarter

Moon—Full

Moon—New

Moon—Third Quarter

Mormon Pioneer Day (1847)

Moth Week, Intl.

Motorcycle Day, Ntl.

Musikfest (US-PA)

Mutt's Day, Ntl.

Naadam (MN)(1921/1990)

NAIDOC Week (AU)

National Day, (CU)(1953)

National Day, (SO) (1960)

Nature Conservation Day, World

Needle Day, Thread the

Nelson Mandela Day, Intl. (ZA)(1918)

Newport Folk Festival (US-RI)

NHS Sustainability Day (UK)

Night of Nights (US-CA)(1999)

Night Watch (FR) (1789)

Nitrogen Ice Cream Day (1909)

No Pet Store Puppies Day

Non-binary People's Day

Nude Day, Intl.

Nude Recreation Week

Ohio State Fair, Columbus (US-OH)

Olsok Eve (NO)(1030)

Ommegang Pageant (BE)

Orangemen's Day (UK)(1690)

Orca Day, World (2002)

Organic Craft Brewfest, Portland (US-OR)

Pain Week (AU)

Pandemonium Day

Paper Bag Day, Intl. (1871)

Parent's Day, Ntl.

Parkash (S)(1595)

Parkash (S)(1656)

Parks and Recreation Month, Ntl.

Patent Day (1790)

Peach Ice Cream Day

Pecan Pie Day

Pen Power Day (1972)

Penuche Fudge Day, Ntl.

People with Different Colored Eyes Day (Heterochromia Iridium)

Perseid Meteor Shower

Personal Chef's Day, Ntl.

Pet Fire Safety Day

Pet Hydration Awareness Month, Ntl.

Pet Remembrance Day (UK)

Pet, ID Your Pet Day

Pi Approximation Day

Picnic Month, Ntl.

Piña Colada Day

Plastic Bag Free Day, Intl.

Plastic Free July

Polysexual and Polyromantic Visibility Day

Population Day, World (1987)

Portfolio Day, Ntl.

Postage Stamp Day (1847)

Postal Workers Day (1847)

Queen Sonja's Day (NO)(1937)

Rain Day, Ntl. (US-PA)

Rainier Cherry Day, Ntl.

Rangers Day, World

Raspberry Cake Day, Ntl.

Ratcatcher's Day (1376)

Rauchbier Day (DE)(1635)

Refreshment Day, Ntl.

Renaissance Day, (OM) (1970)

Republic Day (GH)(1960)

Republic Day, (MW)(1964)

Republic Day, (TN)(1957)

Resolution Renewal Day

Restless Leg Syndrome Education and Awareness Week

Revolution Day, (EG)(1952)

Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month, Ntl.

Robin Hood Festival, Sherwood, (US-OR)

Robin Hood, Nottingham Archery Tournament and Festival (UK)

Rock Day, Drop a, Intl.

Running of the Bulls (ES)

Saba-Saba Day, (TZ)(1954)

Safar (M)

Saint James Day (ES)

Saint Swithin's Day (UK)(971 AD)

Sand and Dust Storms, Intl. Day on Combating

Sankashti Chaturthi (H)

Sarcoma Awareness Month

Savan (S)

Scotch Day, Intl. (1494)

Scout Jamboree, Ntl.

SCUD Day (Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama)

Seabird Day, World (1844)

Shabbat Chazon (J)

Shabbat Nachamu (J)

Shark Awareness Day

Shark Week

Shravana Amavasya (H)

Simplicity Day (1817)

Sir Seretse Khama Day (BW)(1921)

Skinny Dip Day, Intl.

Sleepyhead Day (FI)

Slurpee Day

Snake Day, World

Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament (US-CA)

Social Wellness Month

Soma Nomaoi (JP)

Sour Candy Day, Ntl.

Space Shuttle Final Flight (2011)

Spoonerism Day (UK)(1844)

Sports Cliché Week

Sravana (H)

Srebrenica Genocide, International Day of Reflection for (1995)

Statehood Day, (LT)(1253)

Statehood Day, (ME) (1878)

Stay out of the Sun Day

Stock Exchange Holiday (NYSE Closed)

Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day, Ntl.

Strawberry Sundae Day, Ntl.

Sugar Cookie Day, Ntl.

Sustainable Seafood Week, Bristol (UK)

System Administrator Appreciation Day

Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day

Take Your Kids to the Golf Course Week, National (CA)

Take Your Poet to Work Day

Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day

Tammuz, Fast of (J)(70AD)

Tanabata (JP)

Tapioca Pudding (Frog Spawn) Day

Tattoo Day, Ntl.

Tea Party, SPANA World

Teddy Bear Picnic Day

Tell an Old Joke Day

Tell the Truth Day

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

Therapeutic Recreation Week, Ntl. (US)

Thermal Engineer Day, Ntl.

Three Weeks (J)

Tiger Day, Intl

Tish'a B'Av (J)

Tom Sawyer Days, Ntl.(US-MO)

Tomorrowland (BE)

Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves" Day

Tour de France (ES/FR)

Town Criers Day, Intl.

Tynwald Day (IM/UK)

UFO Day, World (1942)

Ugly Truck Day, Ntl.

Ultraviolet (U.V.) Safety Month

Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day

Unity Day, (ZM)

Unlucky Weddings Month

Utoeya Massacre (NO)(2011)

Vanilla Ice Cream Day

Vehicle Theft Protection Month, Ntl.

Velociraptor Awareness Month, Intl.

Walk on Stilts Day

Watermelon Month, Ntl.

Waterpark Day, Ntl.

Wayne Nebraska Chicken Day (US-NE)

WC Handy Blues Music Festival (US-AL)

Wheat Month

Whistleblower Appreciation Day, Ntl. (1778)

Wife Carrying Championships, Intl. (FI)

Wisconsin State Fair (US-WI)

Women in Baseball Week

Women's Dive Day

Women's Motorcycle Month

Woodie Wagon Day, Ntl.

Workaholics Day, Ntl.

Wrong Way Corrigan Day (1938)

WWI Begins (1914)

Yellow Pigs Day

Yogini Ekadashi (H)

Youth Day, (MA)(1929)

Youth Skills Day, World

Zip Code Day (1963)

Zoonosis Day, World

T-Rex World Championships (US-WA)

Lollapalooza, Berlin (DE)

Velociraptor Awareness Month, Intl.

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07
Nov

Jersey Friday, Ntl.: November 7

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Jersey Friday is designed to unite NFL enthusiasts nationwide, irrespective of their team affiliations. It allows fans to proudly display their loyalty to their favorite teams and players, creating a sense of camaraderie and community among football followers. The NFLPA often collaborates with NFL teams and players to amplify the campaign's reach. Promotions for Jersey Friday include social media campaigns featuring NFL players and personalities, special events at stadiums and team facilities, and partnerships with broadcasters and local businesses. One of the key aspects of the Jersey Friday campaign is its inclusivity. It invites fans of all ages and backgrounds to participate, whether at work, school or simply out and about. The campaign emphasizes that wearing a jersey is more than just showing support for a team; it's about being part of a larger community of football lovers. The NFLPA also uses Jersey Friday to highlight the players' roles off the field. The campaign often features stories of players' charitable work, community engagement, and personal journeys, showcasing NFL players' diverse personalities and contributions beyond their athletic accomplishments.
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03
Nov

Job Action Day: November 3

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It's time to put your career first. Job Action Day encourages people to look at their careers and decide where they want to be this time next year. Brush off that resume, look into training, and identify your dream job; whatever you do, today is a day of action. Annually on the first Monday in November. Job Action Day began in 2008.
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22
Nov

John F Kennedy Assassination (1963): November 22

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The 35th president of the United States of America, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated on November 22, 1963, at 12:30 pm in Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas. Upon the death of Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as the 36th president of the United States aboard Air Force One in Dallas. President Kennedy traveled with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally in a presidential motorcade. Following the assassination, a ten-month investigation conducted by the Warren Commission concluded that the president was fatally shot by Lee Harvey Oswald, who acted alone. Oswald was killed by Jack Ruby, who also acted alone. On the other hand, the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) concluded that the president was assassinated as a result of a conspiracy, that aside from the three rifle bullets that killed the president, there were additional gunshots fired as heard on an audio recording of that day, although the conspirators were never identified. The true story of that day remains a mystery.
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26
Nov

Jukebox Day (1889): November 26

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Jukebox Day celebrates the November 23, 1889, release of the first paid phonograph machine. The date accommodates the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States each year. The jukebox, an iconic symbol of American pop culture, has a rich history that spans over a century, mirroring the evolution of music and technology. Its journey from a simple music-playing device to a cultural phenomenon reflects the changing landscape of how people have enjoyed and shared music over the years. The precursor to the modern jukebox appeared in the late 19th century with the invention of the phonograph by Thomas Edison in 1877. However, in the early 20th century, these music players began to be widely used in public spaces. The first coin-operated phonograph was introduced by the Pacific Phonograph Co. in 1889, debuting in San Francisco. These early machines were simple; a patron would insert a coin and listen to a music selection using earphones. The term "jukebox" came into use in the 1930s, derived from the African-American vernacular term "juke," meaning disorderly, rowdy, or wicked. Jukeboxes gained immense popularity during the 1930s and 1940s, particularly after the invention of the amplified electric jukebox by the Automated Musical Instrument Company (AMI) in 1927. This innovation allowed music to be played loudly enough to be heard throughout a bar or restaurant, making the jukebox a communal music experience. The golden age of the jukebox was in the 1940s and 1950s, coinciding with the heyday of rhythm and blues, jazz, and the early years of rock and roll. Jukeboxes were not just music-playing machines; they became stylish fixtures in diners, soda shops, and dance halls, often featuring flashy lights and Art Deco designs. They played a significant role in the diffusion of popular music, helping new artists and genres gain exposure. The 1960s and 1970s saw a decline in the popularity of jukeboxes as portable radios and, later, cassette players changed how people listened to music. However, jukeboxes continued to evolve technologically, with some transitioning to play 45 rpm singles instead of the older 78 rpm records. In recent decades, the jukebox has experienced a resurgence in nostalgia-driven venues and as collectibles. Digital and internet-connected jukeboxes have also emerged, allowing users to select from various songs. However, these modern iterations need more charm and physicality of the vinyl and CD jukeboxes of the past.
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22
Nov

Jumada Al-Akhirah(M): November 22 - December 20

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Jumada Al-Akhirah is the sixth month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic year is a lunar calendar and is 11-12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar year. PLEASE NOTE: Islamic holidays are determined in Mecca by the moon’s position and can occur a day earlier or later than posted.
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12
Nov

Kalabhairav Jayanti (H): November 12

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Kalbhairava Jayanti (Kala Bhairav Ashtami / Bhairav Ashtami / Bhairava Jayanti / Kala-Bhairava Ashtami) falls on the eighth lunar day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Kartik. It is a holy day commemorating the birthday of Lord Bhairava, the fierce manifestation of Shiva. Hindus can rid themselves of all misfortune by worshiping Lord Shiva in the form of Kala Bhairava. 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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01
Nov

Kansa Vadh (H): November 1

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Kans was the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna and is known for his cruelty. Lord Krishna demolished Kans and freed the people from the atrocities of Kans. People worship Lord Krishna on Kansa Vadh to celebrate the triumph of good over evil on Kansa Vadh. 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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05
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Kartik Purnima (H): November 5

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Kartik Purnima is the birthday of one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, occurring during Purnima (full moon) of the fifteenth lunar day of the month of Kartika. 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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22
Nov

Kimchi Day, National: November 22

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National Kimchi Day is celebrated in the United States, South Korea, and Argentina. Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made primarily from salted and fermented vegetables, napa cabbage, and Korean radishes, with various seasonings, including chili powder, scallions, garlic, and ginger. The dish dates back to the third to fourth centuries when it was salted vegetables without the spicy ingredients of today. The introduction of chili peppers from the Americas in the late 16th century transformed kimchi's flavor profile. This addition marked the birth of the red, spicy kimchi known and loved today. More than just food, kimchi holds profound cultural and symbolic meaning for Koreans. Making kimchi, known as "Kimjang," involves families gathering to prepare large quantities for the winter months. UNESCO recognized Kimjang as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013. Kimchi's fermentation process encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria, similar to yogurt. Plus, it features a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and probiotics. With the global spread of Korean cuisine, kimchi has gained international recognition. Its unique blend of spice, tang, and crunch has earned it a place on tables worldwide, both as a side dish and a versatile ingredient in various recipes.
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13
Nov

Kindness Day, World (1998): November 13

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The World Kindness Movement introduced World Kindness Day, a worldwide organization comprised of NGOs. The observance aims to spread kindness and highlight people's kind deeds in a given community. It is celebrated on the anniversary of the 1st World Kindness Movement® General Assembly held in Tokyo on November 13, 1998, and the 35th anniversary of the Small Kindness Movement of Japan, which had brought the signatories of the 'declaration of kindness' of the World Kindness Movement together in 1997.
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04
Nov

King Tut Day (1922): November 4

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King Tut Day commemorates the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb on November 4, 1922. The tomb was found intact in the Valley of Kings in Egypt. King Tut ascended the throne at the tender age of nine and ruled for a decade. Two theories arose about how he died: murder or accident, and the actual mode of his death remains a mystery.
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21
Nov

Kislev (J): November 21 - December 20

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Kislev is the third month of the Hebrew calendar and the ninth month of the ecclesiastical year, corresponding to November and December in the Gregorian calendar. Typically, Kislev has 30 days, but it can also be shorter when Rosh Hashanah is postponed. Kislev is the month of Hanukkah in the Hebrew Calendar. PLEASE NOTE: All Hebrew calendar months and celebrations begin and end at sundown. LEEP Calendar marks Jewish months and events on their first full day. Observant people of the faith will observe the beginning at sunset the day prior.
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09
Nov

Kristallnacht (DE)(1938): November 9

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Today is the anniversary of Kristallnacht, otherwise known as the Night of the Broken Glass. It was a pivotal moment in the rise of fascism in Germany, as, before this night, acts of anti-Semitism by the state had been legislative and largely non-violent. Beginning the evening of November 9, 1938, German SA Paramilitary, the Hitler Youth, and the German civilians went on a rampage, intent on purging Germany of its Jewish citizens. Their only crime was their faith. The term Kristallnacht came from the sound of the glass shards of Jewish stores, homes, synagogues, and other structures left in the wake of the violent attacks. In total, 30,000 Jewish men were incarcerated in concentration camps that night.
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23
Nov

Labor Thanksgiving (JP): November 23

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Labor Thanksgiving in Japan celebrates the nation's products and services and the people behind them. It's a day to thank each other for their work and celebrate the nation's ingenuity. Annually on the 23rd of November.
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13
Nov

Latin Grammy Awards: November 13 (est)

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The Latin Grammy Awards is an event usually held in November. Sponsored by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, this event highlights the works and achievements in the Latin music industry performed in Spanish and Portuguese. Members make selections and nominations for the Latin music industry. Conceived in 1989 by Michael Greene, Rudy Perez, and Mauricio Abaroa, the Latin Grammy Awards represent the broad diversity of Latin music. The first Latin Grammy Awards ceremony occurred at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, on September 13, 2000. The actual date of this event is announced a couple of months before the event. 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 unknown until 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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