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The third Friday of March is Match Day in the medical community. Each year 155+ medical schools in the US announce the results of the National Resident Matching Program. Those results match applicants to programs and institutions for their residency, internship, or fellowship. Newly graduated doctors and medical professionals find out today where their first job will be.

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Mar

Mathematics Day, Intl. Day of (1879): March 14

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Declared annually by UNESCO since 2019, March 14 is recognized and celebrated as the International Day of Mathematics. There are two reasons for this. The numerical representation of Pi is 3:14, and today is the birth anniversary of physicist and creator of the Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein, on March 14, 1879. The day brings to light the importance of math in solving many of the planet’s challenges, from climate change to artificial intelligence.

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Mar

Meatfare Sunday (C): March 2

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Meatfare Sunday is the final day leading up to Lent, when Orthodox Christians can eat meat. From this point until Easter, fish may be eaten, but beef, pork, lamb, and poultry cannot.

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Mar

Medal of Honor Day, Ntl. (1863): March 25

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Created by Congressional resolution in 1991, Medal of Honor Day honors the men and women of the US armed services who have gone above and beyond in the call of duty. It is the highest military honor in the United States and is usually presented publicly by the President on behalf of congress. To receive one is a great honor and a rare occasion. The first Medal of Honor was awarded on March 25, 1863. One of the few instances in history where a Medal of Honor recipient was not awarded his medal in a public ceremony is the case of Captain William McGonagle, who successfully navigated the USS Liberty through a sustained attack by unmarked and non-identifiable ships, subs, and planes in the Eastern Mediterranean on June 8, 1967. The forces attacking the marked US ship committed war crimes. They violated international law by shooting its lifeboats as crew members tried to escape and napalming the lightly armed intelligence ship. In the end, the USS Liberty, with a 40-foot torpedo hole at the water line, made it to Malta. Thirty-four men died in the attack, and 171 were injured. Saving the ship and the remaining crew is exactly why McGonagle received the Medal of Honor. Why was McGonagle prevented from a public ceremony if that is the case? Simply put, he got attacked by the wrong country. The attacking military was later revealed to be the only nation that persistently gets a free pass to kill Americans, whether military, civilians, or journalists. Which nation was it? The state in question presents itself as the paragon of humanity while violently repressing the human rights of over six million people, then paradoxically claiming it is the world's foremost victim. It is a state which wields faith as its shield to accountability and exists as the entitled oxymoronic definition of a non-democracy democracy—that struggling, weak nuclear superpower protected by one of the world's ten most powerful militaries, its own. The nation-state, of course, is Israel. Israel attacked McGonagal and the USS Liberty, so McGonagal and the survivors would have to accept recognition in secret. The world's definition of hypocrisy would eventually rack up a kill sheet of at least 41 Americans (that we can document) in the next several decades, including two in 2022, one a respected international journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, and the other, just an average Joe, like you and me. Predictably, the US did nothing then or now, despite there being a lot the US could do. Israel is in the ten percentile of wealthiest countries, yet it continues to be the world's largest recipient of US aid. Then there is the unabated diplomatic and military support that continues, pandering to which is often in violation of US laws, international treaties, and international law. What is the moral of the story? If you're American, don't get killed, maimed, or hurt by Israel. You will not get justice; even if the US's highest honor recognizes your heroism, it must remain a secret. Israel's vanity is worth more than your life. In that, the sophist nation-state is unique. Perhaps one day, the US government will publicly recognize McGonagle's Medal of Honor and the USS Liberty. Possibly, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

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Mar

Melba Toast Day, Ntl. (AU): March 23

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Americans are not the only ones to celebrate food holidays. Australia has National Melba Toast Day. However, unlike most other food holidays, this one has a unique story. Melba toast is named after Dame Nellie Melba, the stage name of the Australian opera singer Helen Porter Mitchell (May 19, 1861-February 23, 1931). Melba toast was created for her by her chef and fan Auguste Escoffier as a part of her diet when she was very ill. Interestingly, he also named the Peach Melba after her.

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Mar

Memorial Day and Respect For Veterans (KS): March 6

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ABOUT KOSOVO'S MEMORIAL DAY The Day of Memorial and Respect for Veterans in Kosovo is an annual observance dedicated to honoring the sacrifices and service of Kosovo's veterans, particularly those who participated in the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during the Kosovo War in the late 1990s. It is a solemn reminder of the struggle for independence from Serbia and the efforts to establish regional peace and sovereignty. The conflict in Kosovo, part of the broader Yugoslav Wars, escalated in the late 1990s, culminating in a NATO-led intervention in 1999 to halt the humanitarian crisis and hostilities in the area. The war resulted in significant loss of life, displacement of populations, and widespread destruction. The Kosovo Liberation Army, consisting of ethnic Albanian guerrillas, played a pivotal role in the resistance against Serbian forces, seeking autonomy and independence for Kosovo. Following the war, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in February 2008, a move recognized by over 100 countries, though not universally. The Day of Memorial and Respect for Veterans is one of the ways Kosovo seeks to acknowledge and commemorate the contributions and sacrifices of its veterans in the pursuit of national sovereignty and peace. The observance includes various ceremonies and activities throughout Kosovo, such as laying wreaths at memorials, military parades, and speeches by political and military leaders. These events provide an opportunity for reflection on past struggles and a celebration of the achievements in establishing and maintaining peace in the region. They also offer a platform for educating the younger generation about the history of their country's fight for independence and the importance of peace and stability. The Day of Memorial and Respect for Veterans is not only a tribute to those who fought and lost their lives but also a day to recognize the ongoing challenges faced by veterans, including the need for social and economic integration and the importance of addressing the mental and physical health issues resulting from the conflict. This day underscores Kosovo's commitment to remembering its history, honoring its heroes, and building a future that reflects its sacrifices for its freedom and independence. It highlights the resilience of the Kosovar people and their dedication to peace, sovereignty, and democratic values in the face of past adversities.

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Mar

Memory Day: March 21

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Memory is a series of patterns. Memory Day, created by the late Robert Birch, encourages people to work on improving their memory by raising awareness of the traditional memory system.

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Mar

Meteorological Day, World (1950): March 23

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World Meteorological Day honors the invaluable contribution of meteorological specialists around the globe. Meteorologists report and study the weather. Due to their efforts, millions of people each year are saved from devastating storms and flooding through accurate forecasting. This event is promoted annually by the World Meteorological Organization and marks the March 23, 1950 ratification of the conventions establishing the World Meteorological Organization.

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Mar

Middle Name Pride Day: March 7

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Middle Name Pride Day is celebrated by telling three people who don't know your middle name what it is and the story behind it. Through the first 4,500 years of biblical human history, surnames rarely existed, and people operated on a first-name basis. Surnames were infrequent in western society until the tenth century AD, and exceptions occurred, generally within the aristocracy. However, most people were identified by their tribes, culture, city, job, characteristics, or position of influence. Consider King David, Erik the Red, Attila the Hun, Julius Caesar, Socrates, Aesop, John the Baptist, Jesus of Nazareth, and Mary [of} Magdalene. Then a person's name qualified its bearer like a business card rather than today's use of names which act more like a serial number. The first known use of a middle name occurred in Europe around the 14th century. The use of middle names took off in the 20th century, and they benefit people with ubiquitous first or last names like Mohammed, Joseph, Lin, Mary, and Sarah. In the United States, individuals can lose their middle name upon marriage, which is why you will see many people with two last names and no middle name. In other societies, generation after generation strings together surnames to trace their family's genealogy and produce really, really long names. Often the wife's last name becomes the children's middle name.

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Mar

Middle-Level Education Month, Ntl.: March

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Video games, cartoons, documentaries, commercials, these are just some of the media that use voiceover talent. Voiceover or VO is a type of acting in which everything is done with the voice. We don't see the actor, but we hear his/her words, emotion and p

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Mar

Mirth Month, Intl: March

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Mirth is a synonym for amusement and laughter. March is one of those months that takes forever to get through, rounding out the tail of winter, and international Mirth Month aims to change that by creating an entire month dedicated to amusement and laughter.

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Mar

Mom and Pop Business Owners Day: March 29

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Some people are lucky enough to find the love of their life and marry that person, and some are even luckier to be able to build a company together. National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day celebrates the family business. This fantastic relationship is the backbone of entrepreneurship and the American dream. Not only do mom-and-pop owners support their families, but they also support their communities and provide jobs.

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Mar

Money Week, Global: March 17-23 (est)

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Initiated in 2012, Global Money Week, or GMW, seeks to raise awareness of the importance of learning financial skills at a young age. Learning early and perfecting financial skills over a lifetime leads to the attitudes and behaviors that promote economic well-being and financial resilience.

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Mar

Money Week, Ntl. Student (UK): March 3-7 (est)

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National student money week occurs in February each year in the United Kingdom. It seeks to teach how to maintain and build a strong foundation, no matter what life delivers. Skills taught include budgeting, retiring debt, saving, and investing. The actual date of this event is set in December. It may occur anytime during the first quarter. Consider the date estimated.

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Mar

Moon—First Quarter: March 6

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The 1st quarter typically occurs seven days after the new moon.

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