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The season's final football (soccer) game for the UEFA (Union of European Football Association) in the adult men's division occurs today. The UEFA includes teams from Europe and areas of Asia, including Kazakhstan, Israel, and Russia. It is one of the most anticipated games of the year.

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May

European Day of Parks (1909): May 24

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European Day of Parks is a commemorative day for protected areas across Europe launched in 1999 by the EUROPARC Federation. It celebrates the creation of the first national parks in Europe, nine, in Sweden in 1909.

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May

Eurovision Song Contest (CH): May 13-17 (est)

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Created by Marcel Bezençon and modeled after the San Remo Music Festival (Italy), the Eurovision Song Contest premiered on May 24, 1956. ABBA is one of the super groups to come out of the competition. The most famous song from Eurovision is Domenico Mudugno's "Volare." Eurovision's objective is to test the limits of live broadcast television technology. The event is known for its innovative performances and widely diverse contestants. In 2015, the Eurovision Song Contest was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Longest Running Annual TV Music Competition. This event takes place over three nights over five days. 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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May

Executive Coaching Day: May 1

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Executive Coaching Day helps educate leaders and those aspiring to leadership on the benefits of executive coaching. People use coaching for: Leadership Development Merging Exec Teams Organizational Change Strategic Leadership Etiquette Coaching Career Transition Gender Management Interpersonal Conflict Job Promotion Use this day to learn more about what you can achieve through executive coaching.

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May

Exercise Right Week (AU): May 19-25 (est)

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Exercise Right Week is a public awareness campaign encouraging every Australian to be healthier and more active, including those with chronic conditions, illness, and injury. Exercise can prolong your life and independence, but you need proper training for your physical condition to reap the most benefit. Throughout the event, experts advise, and locally organized programs are conducted to assist Australians in getting the most out of life and living well, regardless of age.

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May

Explosive Ordinance Disposal Day: May 3

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Explosive Ordinance Disposal Day celebrates the members of explosive ordnance disposal organizations in the US Armed Forces. These men and women perform the dangerous and selfless task of dismantling and disposing of explosive devices. The work is often without recognition and requires risking one’s life on behalf of their country.

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May

FA Cup Final, Emirates (UK): May 24 (est)

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First played to determine the champion of the 1871-72 season, the Football Association of England (FA) Cup is the world's longest-running association-led football (soccer) competition. London's Wembley Stadium played host for most of the Cup's history. Tradition governs that the FA Cup final is played after all Premier League games end, traditionally in May.

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May

Facilities Managers Day, World FM: May 7 (est)

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World Facilities Managers Day showcases the vital work facilities management professionals contribute to businesses worldwide and aims to raise the profile of these crucial roles.

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May

Facilities Managers Week, World FM: May 4-10 (est)

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World Facilities Managers Week showcases the vital work facilities management professionals contribute to businesses worldwide and aims to raise the profile of these crucial roles.

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May

Fair Play Day, World: May 19

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IT'S ABOUT SPORTSMANSHIP: INTERNATIONAL WORLD FAIR PLAY DAY International World Fair Play Day was officially established to celebrate and promote these principles annually. However, there are issues with the date of this event. The United Nations lists the date as May 19, but the original organizer has always celebrated on September 7. We're going with the UN date, but this may change. International World Fair Play Day promotes fairness, integrity, and respect in sports. It celebrates the spirit of fair play and encourages athletes, coaches, and sports organizations to uphold these values on and off the field. The concept of fair play has been integral to sports since ancient times. However, formally celebrating fair play began with the establishment of the International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) in 1963. The CIFP was founded to promote fair play principles and recognize those who exemplify these values. In 1975, UNESCO adopted the International Charter of Physical Education and Sport, emphasizing the importance of fair play. This further reinforced the global commitment to promoting fairness and integrity in sports. EVENT OBJECTIVES Promote Fairness: Encourage athletes and sports organizations to prioritize fair play over winning at all costs. Highlight Integrity: Raise awareness about the importance of honesty and integrity in sports. Foster Respect: Promote mutual respect among competitors, coaches, officials, and fans. Educate: Provide educational resources and initiatives to instill the values of fair play in young athletes. HOW TO PARTICIPATE Athletes, sports organizations, schools, and communities participate in various activities to celebrate International World Fair Play Day. The day is marked by events and initiatives that emphasize the importance of fair play in sports. Activities include: Educational Workshops Schools and sports organizations conduct workshops and seminars to educate young athletes about the value of fair play. Sports Events Fair play-themed sports events and tournaments are organized to showcase the importance of integrity and respect in competition. Award Ceremonies Recognition and awards are given to athletes, coaches, and teams that exemplify fair play. Public Campaigns Awareness campaigns through social media, posters, and public speeches to highlight the significance of fair play. Collaborations Sports organizations collaborate with educational institutions and communities to promote fair play values through various programs and initiatives. International World Fair Play Day fosters a culture of fairness and integrity in sports. By celebrating and promoting these values, the day helps to ensure that sports remain a positive and respectful environment for all participants. It encourages athletes and sports enthusiasts to prioritize ethical behavior, creating a more just and honorable sporting world.

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May

Fair Trade Day, World: May 10

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World Fair Trade Day promotes economic development between businesses, consumers, products, and services in line with the Charter of Fair Trade Principles defined by the World Fair Trade Organization. This varies somewhat from fairtrade, a poverty alleviation initiative, and a worker-based version of fair trade focused upon safe working conditions, sustainability on a local level, and just contracts between tradesmen, artisans, and farmers in the developing world. Annually on the second Saturday in May. This event first ran in 2001.

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May

Fall Labour Day (AU-NT/QLD): May 5

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Labour Day in Australia is a national holiday, but it is complicated as each province celebrates on different days, which can occur in March, May, or October. West Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria provinces observe in March, and Queensland and the Northern Territory mark it today. The Northern Territory refers to it as May Day. Labour Day represents the international celebration of organized labor and was conceived first in North America. American and Canadian unions conference in 1884 declared May 1, 1886, as a day of strike action supporting the eight-hour day. In Chicago, a crowd of 80,000 workers was attacked by police, and six workers were gunned down. In subsequent protests, another 11 workers were killed. A further seven workers were arrested, of whom four were hanged, and a fifth killed himself to cheat the noose. Two others received life sentences. In Australia, the Sydney Morning Herald reported in 1890 that in Vienna, the wealthy business owners and elites were so unnerved by worker support for May Day that they placed their valuables in banks' custody. Two years earlier, Australian workers rallied to the cause of British dockworkers during the famous Dockers Strike of 1888. Of $48,000 contributed from overseas, more than $30,000 was sent by Australian workers. In 1891 squatters in Queensland determined to break the Shearers union employed scab labor. The Shearers and the Queensland government sent police and armed troops to arrest strikers. A call to create an international day during the nineteenth century failed due to ideological splits within the trade union movement. May Day gathered in strength in Australia and is now part of the worldwide celebration recognizing labor. However, Australia's territories maintained state-supported Labour Days throughout the year.

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May

Families Week, Ntl. (AU): May 15-21

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Each year, over a hundred thousand people and hundreds of organizations celebrate National Families Week in Australia. Families Australia and the Australian Government created National Families Week in 2003. It is a time to celebrate with family and runs in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Families.

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May

Families, Intl. Day of: May 15

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The family is the basic building block of society and central to all aspects of cultural uniqueness. May 15 was proclaimed the International Day of Families by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237. It is considered an opportunity to reflect on the international community's importance to families. Activities on this day include workshops and conferences, radio and television programs, newspaper articles, and cultural programs highlighting relevant themes.

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May

Family Week, Ntl: May 4-10

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The week leading up to Mother’s Day in the Christian community in the United States is called Family Week.

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