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World Humanitarian Day honors humanitarian aid workers for their work in helping people throughout the world. Its purpose is to increase knowledge of various humanitarian activities and honor those who died pursuing humanitarian causes. Established by the United Nations in December 2008 under the General Assembly A/63/L.49 and observed the following year. August 19 was chosen because it is the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the Canal Hotel in Iraq, in which 22 people lost their lives, including Sergio Vieira de Mello, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Iraq.

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Ice Cream Pie Day, Ntl.: August 18

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Ice cream pie is what it sounds like, a pastry with ice cream filling and crust made of cookies, wafers, graham crackers, or granola. However you make it, Ice Cream Pie Day is the perfect day to indulge in the summer treat. Ice Cream Pie Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Aug

Ice Cream Sandwich Day, Ntl.: August 2

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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day celebrates the portable ice cream and cookie treat that originated with ice cream between two graham crackers in 1894 New York City. It sold for a penny from street vendors. The form we are familiar with today, a vanilla slab between two chocolate biscuits, was invented by Jerry Newberg from Pittsburgh in 1945.

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Aug

Immunization Awareness Month, Ntl.: August

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National Immunization Awareness Month falls directly before the commencement of the new school year. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the need for immunizations, especially among children. Parents are encouraged to review their children's vaccination records and ensure they are up-to-date.

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Aug

Independence Day (IN)(1947): August 15

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On August 15, 1947, the British Parliament officially declared India an independent nation no longer under its colonial rule. It would take another two years for the ratification of the Indian constitution. India fought hard to gain independence with the non-violent movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. Today is also the day Pakistan was created upon partitioning the two nations into Hindu (India) and Muslim (Pakistan). Throughout India, this day is celebrated with family gatherings, festivities, and kite flying.

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Aug

Independence Day (PK)(1947): August 14

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On August 15, 1947, the British Parliament declared India and Pakistan independent nations no longer under colonial rule. Both countries fought hard to gain independence with the non-violent movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. The local time of this event was August 14. Pakistan observes its Independence Day on the 14th and India on the 15th. Britain partitioned the territory into two nations: Hindu (India) and Muslim (Pakistan).

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Aug

Independence Day Holiday, (JM)(1962): August 3

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Independence Day in Jamaica marks the anniversary of August 6, 1962, the official day of independence from the British Empire. Independence Day is a national holiday held annually on the first Monday of August.

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Aug

Independence Day, (AF)(1919): August 19

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Independence Day in Afghanistan marks the anniversary of August 19, 1919, when the Treaty of Rawalpindi removed the nation from British rule. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Independence Day, (BJ)(1960): August 1

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Independence Day in Benin marks the anniversary of August 1, 1960, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day, (CF)(1960): August 13

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Independence Day in the Central African Republic marks the anniversary of August 13, 1960, the day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Independence Day, (CG)(1960): August 15

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Independence Day in Congo marks the anniversary of August 15, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Independence Day, (CI)(1960): August 7

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Independence Day in Côte d'Ivoire marks the anniversary of August 7, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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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. Freedom occurred on May 24, 1822. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day, (GA)(1960): August 17

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Independence Day in Gabon marks the anniversary of August 17, 1960, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Independence Day, (ID)(1945): August 17

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Independence Day in Indonesia marks the anniversary of August 17, 1945, when Indonesia declared independence from The Netherlands. Independence was achieved on December 27, 1949. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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