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Republic Day, (MW)(1964): July 6

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Republic Day in Malawi, formerly Nyasaland, marks the anniversary of July 6, 1964, the official separation from the nation of Great Britain. Republic Day is a national holiday.

January

Statehood Day, (LT)(1253): July 6

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The Baltic nation of Lithuania celebrates its Day of Statehood to mark the July 6, 1253 coronation of King Mindaugas. He united the country, ushered in Christianity, and was its first and only king, succu...

January

7-7 London Bombing (2005): July 7

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Three years into the 'War on Terror,' the United Kingdom experienced its day of horror on July 7, 2005. Today is the anniversary of that event known as 7/7. It was a beautiful day in central London when...

January

Caribbean Day (1973): July 7

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Caribbean Day is celebrated on the first Monday of July and marks the anniversary of the Treaty of Chaguaramas. This treaty established the Caribbean Community and Common Market. The agreement was signed...

January

Independence Day, (SB)(1978): July 7

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Independence Day in the Solomon Islands marks the anniversary of July 7, 1978, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Saba-Saba Day, (TZ)(1954): July 7

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Can you say"Saba-Saba?" If you can, you just learned a new word. Saba is seven in Kiswahili (Swahili); it is also the official name of this holiday, marking the anniversary of the formation of the ruling...

January

Pen Power Day (1972): July 8

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Pen Power or Power of the Pen Day honors those throughout history who have chosen to wield a pen, camera, paintbrush, or music rather than a sword in fighting for human rights, equality, and causes. The d...

January

Space Shuttle Final Flight (2011): July 8

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Today is the anniversary of the final flight of the Space Shuttle. It was at 5:57 AM on July 8, 2011, that the Atlantis shuttle returned to Cape Canaveral, Florida, after 30 years of service. It all beg...

January

Independence Day, (AR)(1816): July 9

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Independence Day in Argentina marks the anniversary of July 9, 1816, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day, South Sudan (SS) (2011):...

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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...

January

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 T...

January

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.

January

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.

January

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.

January

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 Sh...

January

Paper Bag Day, Intl. (1871): July 11

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Imagine life without the paper bag. We use them for lunch, insulation, doggy bags, and airline nausea reduction receptacles. They carry groceries, provide easy gift wrapping, hold fried or popped food, an...

January

Population Day, World (1987): July 11

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World Population Day is a United Nations observance that raises awareness of the world's population and its impact on living, the world, and the environment. Sponsored and approved by the UNDP (United N...

January

Srebrenica Genocide, International Day of...

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UN General Assembly Declares July 11 as International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of Srebrenica Genocide On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the UN General Assembly designated July 11 as the International...

January

Civil Disobedience Thoreau, Intl. (1817):...

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International Civil Disobedience Day (sometimes called "Simplicity Day") marks the anniversary of the birth of Henry David Thoreau on July 12, 1817. Thoreau was an American author, poet, philosopher, abol...

January

Independence Day, (KI)(1979): July 12

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Kiribati (Formerly the Gilbert Islands) is an island nation of 32 atolls and one raised coral island in the South Pacific. Independence Day celebrates its autonomy from Great Britain on July 12, 1979, and...

January
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