All - Leep Calendar

July 8, 2011, marks the day the Republic of South Sudan became a state. On July 9, 2011, with support from 98.83% of voters in a previous referendum and agreement, it declared its independence from Sudan and ended the longest civil war in Africa. South Sudan established Juba as its capital. Sudan borders the small country to the north, Ethiopia to the east, Uganda to the south, Kenya to its southeast, the Central African Republic to the west, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the southwest.

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Martyrdom of the Bab (1850): July 9

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Shirazi, Sayyid Ali Muhammad, referred to as The Bab, was a reformation leader in the Islamic faith who helped found the Baha'i faith. Considered their first prophet, he was executed on July 9, 1850, in Tabriz, Persia. Martyrdom of the Bab is a religious holiday in the Baha'i Faith.

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Sugar Cookie Day, Ntl.: July 9

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National Sugar Cookie Day celebrates the popular cookie made from flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and baking soda. The base recipe originated in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, during the 1700s. At the time, sugar cookies were crumbly, buttery, and round.

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Youth Day, (MA)(1929): July 9

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Held annually on the birthday of King Hassan II, July 9, 1929, Youth Day is a celebration of all things related to children, hope, and the future in Morocco.

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Clerihew Day, Intl. (UK)(1875): July 10

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Clerihew Day commemorates Edmund Clerihew Bentley on his birthday, the creator of the Clerihew, a form of poetry.

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Don't Step on a Bee Day: July 10

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Please Don’t Step on a Bee Day seeks to raise awareness of the importance of bees in our environment. Created by the Wellcat.com duo Thomas and Ruth Roy, Don’t Step on a Bee Day aims to inform children not to step on bees when they go barefoot during the summer. Today, people plant herbs and other flowering shrubs that bees prefer, build a bee hive, and avoid using pesticides. Bees are essential components of the environment. As chief pollinators, they directly affect the production of fruit for human consumption.

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Guru Purnima (H): July 10

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The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad is celebrated as Guru Purnima. The day is associated with the great sage Maharshi Veda Vyasa, the writer of the four Vedas, Puranas, and Mahabharta. The holy period of Chaturmas (four months) begins on this day. 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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Independence Day, (BS)(1973): July 10

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Independence Day in the Bahamas marks the anniversary of July 10, 1973, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Kitten Day, Ntl.: July 10

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Kitten Season is upon us. All the cats that gave birth to kittens in the late spring, those kittens are finally old enough to be adopted. National Kitten Day promotes awareness of this fact and urges people to adopt a kitten from their local shelter.

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Moon—Full: July 10

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A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track the seasons and as a point of reference. The names listed below come from Native American and Colonial American traditions passed down through generations. Here are the common names for full moons in each month in the Northern Hemisphere (the Southern Hemisphere doesn't do this tradition): January: Wolf Moon—Named after the howling of wolves during the cold winter nights. February: Snow Moon—Named for the typically heavy snowfall. March: Worm Moon—As the ground thaws, earthworms emerge, attracting birds. April: Seed Moon—Time to plant for the fall harvest. May: Flower Moon—Named for the abundance of flowers in May. June: Strawberry Moon— due to the short harvesting season for strawberries in the northeastern United States. July: Buck Moon—when new antlers grow on male deer (bucks). August: Sturgeon Moon—when sturgeon fish are abundant in North America's Great Lakes. September: Harvest Moon—time to harvest crops. October: Hunter's Moon—game is at its fattest, allowing hunters to stock up for the winter months. November: Beaver Moon—when beavers build their winter dams. December: Cold Moon—long, dark, and cold nights. Full moon names vary between cultures, regions, and traditions; several full moons have alternative names. The above are the most common. A blue moon occurs when two full moons are in a single month, and February is the only month in the year that occasionally does not have a full moon. A blood moon describes a total lunar eclipse.

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Piña Colada Day: July 10

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Piña Colada Day highlights the alcoholic beverage made of rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. Piña Colada roughly translates to "strained pineapple." The Piña Colada was concocted in 1954 by Caribe Hilton Beachcomber Bar in Puerto Rico by bartender Ramon Marrerro. He experimented with this drink for three months until he perfected the Piña Colada. By 1978, the Piña Colada was named the national drink of Puerto Rico. The first reference to "Piña Colada" was recorded in 1922, but this recipe does not contain any coconut cream.

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Teddy Bear Picnic Day: July 10

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Teddy Bear Picnic Day plays on a theme in a song by John Walter Bratton, "The Teddy Bear's Picnic," an instrumental. Due to its popularity, in 1932, James Kennedy added lyrics, making it a children's classic. The late US President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt also contributed to the popularity of the teddy bear itself. Hunting in Mississippi in 1902, Roosevelt caught a small bear but refused to shoot it. The Washington Post knew of the story and created an editorial cartoon. Toy store owner Morris Michtom and his wife made a stuffed bear like the cub saved in the comic. Michtom contacted the President to enquire if they could call their stuffed toy bear by his nickname, "Teddy." The rest is history.

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All American Pet Photo Day: July 11

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Created in 2014 by Veterinary Wellness Center (AWC), All American Pet Photo Day has taken a life on a life of its own in the social media world. Though AWC no longer holds an annual contest, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms will be bursting with proud pet parent and pet children photos on July 11 each year.

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Blueberry Muffin Day, Ntl.: July 11

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National Blueberry Muffin Day is an unofficial holiday to honor the blueberry muffin. Coffee shops and bakeries often have specials on blueberry muffins, and those choosing to celebrate share blueberry muffins with friends and family.

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Bowdler's Day (UK) (1754): July 11

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Bowdler's Day in the UK celebrates the life and achievements of Thomas Bowdler (July 11, 1754 - February 24, 1825). Bowdler was a physician and a philanthropist, best known for publishing "The Family Shakespeare," an abridged edition of William Shakespeare's work, edited by his sister, Henrietta Maria Bowdler. The editing was censored words and ideas deemed inappropriate for women and children at the time. "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" and parts of the Old Testament of the Bible round out his notable works. Bowdler may be considered the original Cliff Notes, cheat sheets cherished by high school and college literature students!

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