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Category: Civil Rights, Philanthropy and Human Rights


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National Day, (KP)(1948): September 9

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The first Jane Austen Festival in Bath began in September 2001 as a weekend event for the Jane Austen Centre on Gay Street. Since, it has grown to be the most significant and longest-running Jane Austen...

January

Protect Education from Attack, Intl. Day t...

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Children worldwide are being endangered by ongoing conflicts that blatantly disregard the fundamental rule of war: the protection of children. These protracted conflicts are damaging entire generations' f...

January

United Nations General Assembly (US-NY): S...

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As of this writing, 193 nations, the Holy See, and Palestine make up the United Nations. Each year in September, member nations gather in New York City to discuss issues affecting the global community. Th...

January

Ideas Day, Swap: September 10

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Today is a day to come together to solve problems. Idea Swap Day originated with Robert Birch, who passed away in 2005, and it continues in his memory.

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Brotherhood Day, Universal (1983): Septemb...

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Universal Brotherhood Day came into existence through a powerful speech delivered by Swami Vivekananda in 1983 before the Parliament of Religions in Chicago, Illinois. Swami’s speech highlighted concern...

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Food Stamps Day (1959): September 11

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It is a common misconception that the US Food Stamps Program for low-income Americans came about during the New Deal of the Roosevelt era. It took longer. A congressional bill created the program on Sep...

January

National Day of Catalonia, (ES)(1714): Sep...

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If you have visited Barcelona, you’ve been to Catalonia, a province in Spain. Catalonia is well known for its campaign for independence from Spain and is considered the wild child of the nation, fiercely...

January

Democracy, Intl. Day of: September 15

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International Day of Democracy occurs in all nations governed by democratic principles worldwide. The day acknowledges and honors the benefits of democracy to society and raises awareness about the vita...

January

Greenpeace Day, Intl. (1971): September 15

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Today marks the anniversary of the creation of Greenpeace on September 15, 1971. It is a celebration of enthusiasm for the environment and its creatures. Seventeen activists founded Greenpeace to combat o...

January

Grito de Dolores (MX)(1810): September 15

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INDEPENDENCE BEGINS WITH A SHOUT EL GRITO DE DOLORES IN MEXICO Grito de Dolores is a pivotal event in Mexican history, marking the beginning of the country's struggle for independence from Spanish rule....

January

Independence Day (CR)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, Costa Rica gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day (GT)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, Guatemala gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day (HN)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, Honduras gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day (NI)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, Nicaragua gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day (SV)(1821): September 15

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On September 15, 1821, El Salvador gained independence from Spain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day (MX)(1810): September 16

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September 16 is Independence Day in Mexico. In 1810, Mexicans ended the Spanish rule and colonization of their land, which had lasted for over three centuries. The leader of the uprising was a small tow...

January

Independence Day (PG)(1975): September 16

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On September 16, 1975, Papa New Guinea gained its independence from Australia. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Interventional Cardiology, Intl. Day for:...

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The United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes achieving universal health coverage by 2030. It recalled its resolutions focusi...

January

Malaysia Day (MY)(1963): September 16

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On September 16, 1963, the Malaysian Federation was founded. Today is a national holiday.

January

Owain Glyndŵr Day (1400): September 16

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Owain Glyndŵr (1359 - 1415) was a resistance leader in Wales. His day, September 16, is the day he was named Prince of Wales in 1400.

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