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National Lobster Day is an unofficial food holiday in the United States that restaurants often capitalize upon to benefit lobster lovers everywhere. Best way to celebrate? Check your local seafood restaurants and see if one may offer a special on this delicious crustacean!

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Jun

Log Cabin Day: June 29

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Log Cabin Day is a reminder of a simpler time. People pause and appreciate simplicity. Created in 1986 by the Log Cabin Society in Michigan, founded by the Bad Axe Historical Society and Virginia Hardy, this promotion is the best time to visit historical museums and learn about log cabins. Pioneer Log Village at 205 South Hanselman Street, Bad Axe, Michigan, is the state's largest collection of authentically restored pioneer-era log buildings.

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Jun

Lonliness Awareness Week, (UK): June 9-15 (est)

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Created in 2017, Loneliness Awareness Week in the United Kingdom focuses on the importance of building awareness about loneliness's impact on the people around us. Anyone can be lonely, and everyone feels lonely at some point, and the pandemic has exasperated the situation for many. This week is about reaching out to friends and neighbors and raising awareness about loneliness and its impact on quality of life, health, and the community. At LEEP, this has to be our favorite event champion name, "Marmalade Trust." How cute is that? And it is so fun to say!

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Jun

Love My Dentist Day, I: June 2

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I Love My Dentist Day or Love Your Dentist Day shows appreciation to dentists. Dentists often use this day to raise awareness of early oral health initiatives. Dentists hold free dental screenings and consultations in many areas of the United States. See your local Dental association to determine if anything is happening in your city. National Dentist Day occurs in March. I Love My Dentist Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Jun

Mabo Day (AU)(1992): June 3

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Mabo Day marks the anniversary of the June 3, 1992 court ruling in Australia that affirmed native peoples held title to their land, regardless of how they chose to use it. This legal battle dates back to the 1780s and was finally spearheaded by Eddie Koiki Mabo, who sadly died five months before the ruling was announced. The Aboriginal Heritage Society explains it thus: Terra nullius (land belonging to no one) is the legal concept that Indigenous peoples did not own Australia and the Torres Strait Islands because they did not 'use' the land in ways Europeans believed constituted some legal possession, thus giving 'legitimacy' to the British colonial and Australian governments to allow the dispossession of all Indigenous peoples of their land. Whether an Aboriginal group lost its land to colonial settlement and invasion in 1788, 1880, or 1970, the argument was that they never owned it, never had an internationally recognizable legal entitlement to it, and therefore could be considered trespassers on Crown land and would not be able to claim any compensation for its loss. Koiki Mabo and his legal team fought hard to demonstrate that he and his people had traditional land ownership systems on Mer. The case went to the High Court. Unfortunately, Eddie Mabo died five months before the historic decision came on June 3, 1992, that 'native title' did exist, and it was up to the people of Mer to determine who owned the land. In 2002, Eddie's wife, Bonita Mabo, called for a national public holiday. Eddie and Bonita’s son, Eddie Mabo Jr. She said: "We believe that a public holiday would be fitting to honor and recognize the contribution to the High Court decision of not only my father and his co-plaintiffs, James Rice, Father Dave Passi, Sam Passi, and Celuia Salee, but also to acknowledge all Indigenous Australians who have empowered and inspired each other."

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Jun

Macau Day (CN)(1622): June 24

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Macau Day, also called Saint John the Baptist Day, marks the day Dutch forces vacated Macau on June 24, 1622. This former Portuguese colony is now part of China.

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Jun

Mad Hatter Day (UK): June 10

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Mad Hatter Day occurs on October 6 (10/6) each year in the US and June 10 (10/6) in the United Kingdom. The day is a hat tip to illustrator Jogn Tenniel's interpretation of the Mad Hatter in Louis Carrol's Alice Through the Looking Glass (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland). In his illustrations, the Mad Hatter always wears a hat with a slip of paper that says "In this style 10/6". In the United Kingdom, Mad Hatter Day is celebrated on June 10, as Europeans read dates differently than Americans, with the day first and the month second. Who's right? Who cares! Americans celebrate this day as a "Second April's Fool's Day" each October, and the Brits quietly disagree, preferring to celebrate in June.

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Jun

Magna Carta Day (1215): June 15

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June 15 marks the anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215 AD, and it is the cornerstone of modern legal contracts. The Magna Carta Libertatum is a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, and forms the basis for Western civilization and property law and rights. First drafted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to make peace between the unpopular King and a group of rebel barons, it promised the protection of church rights, protection for the barons from illegal imprisonment, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown, to be implemented through a council of 25 barons. Neither side stood behind their commitments, and a war broke out. But two years later, when the war ended, a peace treaty was agreed upon, and the document was reintroduced and got the name Magna Carta. The charter became part of English political life and was renewed by each monarch.

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Jun

Make Music Day, Intl.: June 21

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Make Music Day is an annual international celebration of music held on June 21, now in 125 countries and over 1,000 cities. Everyone makes it for everyone, and there are many ways to get involved – in the UK, with European projects, and globally.

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Jun

Mandaraka Day (KE)(1963): June 1

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Marking the end of British colonization of Kenya on June 1, 1963, Madaraka Day, or self-rule day, is a national holiday in Kenya.

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Jun

Married Day, Decide to Be: June 27

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Decide to Be Married Day honors the poem “Decide to be Married” by Barbara Gaughen-Muller. For many, this is the perfect day to propose to their partners.

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Jun

Martini Day, Ntl.: June 19

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National Martini Day celebrates the iconic cocktail, the martini. In 1911 Martini di Arma di Taggia mixed a cocktail with gin, orange bitters, and vermouth, then garnished it with olives to create the iconic drink we know today.

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Jun

Martyrdom Guru Arjun Sahib (S)(1606): June 16

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The martyrdom of Guru Arjun Sahib, the fifth Guru of the Sikh faith, is observed each year to mark the last time he was seen, June 16, 1606, after five days of torture. The Mughal Emperor Jahangir ordered the torturing of Sikh gurus after their preaching resulted in conversions. As part of his torture, Guru Arjan Dev sat on a burning hot sheet while hot sand poured over him. On the fifth day, his torturers took him to the river, where he disappeared.

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Jun

Mascot Day, Ntl.: June 17

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Mascots have been around since the mid-nineteenth century and often serve as ambassadors for sports teams, municipalities, and brands beginning in the 20th century. The word comes from the original French "mascotte' which means 'lucky charm,' or can also refer to a female sorceress. The New York Times was responsible for the spelling of mascot when it published the word, with one 't,' about baseball player Charlie Gallager's teeth and his pension for superstition on June 20, 1886. Unsurprisingly, these symbols, whether furry, feathery, scaled, or human, should find their day. Alas, we can't figure out why June 17 is the date. The baseball player Charlie Gallager was born in April and died June 23.1924. The Chicago Times first mentioned the word mascot concerning sports on June 18, 1886. It could be about Handsome Dan, Yale's bulldog mascot, the first of its kind and one of 17 known bulldog mascots. Whatever the reason, one thing is sure. National Mascot Day has no mascot.

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Jun

Mawazine (MA): June 20-28 (est)

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Launched in 2001 by Maroc Cultures, Mawazine, also known as Mawazine Festival Rhythms of the World, is an annual music festival in Rabat, Morocco. The festival is part of a governmental plan to help democratize the country and promote an image of Morocco as a tolerant nation by presenting artists worldwide. A week-long festival, The Mawazine, generally occurs in May or June. Performances, including international pop, rock, classical Arabic and African music, jazz, and Moroccan melodies, occur on several stages across Rabat, including the beautiful historical sites such as the Oudaya Kasbah and the Mohammed V National Theater. Past performers have included Shakira, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Elton John, and many more, alongside famous Arabic music stars and talented local Moroccan artists. One of the highlights of Mawazine is the Moroccan Street Art scene, showcasing local talent ranging from graffiti artists to hip-hop dancers, reflecting the vibrant youth culture of Morocco. Dance workshops, exhibitions, and artists' meetings provide various opportunities for cultural exchange and learning. Mawazine festival has a mix of free and paid concerts, making it accessible to a broad audience. It attracts a massive global audience, over 2.5 million people, making it an important event on the international cultural calendar. 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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