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Barnum & Bailey Day commemorates the merging of two influential figures in American entertainment history, P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey. The showmen combined their circuses to form the Barnum & Bailey...
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On March 16, 1827, the first black-owned newspaper was published in the United States, the Freedom's Journal. It was founded by the Reverend John Wilk, John Russwurm, and Samuel Cornish in New York City a...
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Jazz is an American musical invention that gained favor in the early 20th century. From it, many greats have risen. This month honors the African American women who were trailblazers in the genre. These i...
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The BMI Latin Awards or Billboard Latin Music Awards are a subset of the original Billboard Music Awards hosted by Billboard magazine. The awards program began in 1994 as a Latin Music Conference, capped...
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The Brit Awards are the British music industry's equivalent to the Grammy Awards and are highly anticipated. Televised in the United Kingdom. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events...
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Ides of March day nods to the ultimate backstabber in history, Brutus, and the killing of Emperor Julius Caesar on March 15, 44 BC.
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Sub-Saharan Africa basks in a fantastic mix of artists from all over the globe—the Cape Town International Jazz Festival is fondly known as "Africa's Grandest Gathering" for good reason. The festival beg...
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Carnival in Venezuela is a vibrant and lively event, reflecting the country's rich cultural tapestry. As in other Latin American countries, Carnival celebration is deeply rooted in a mixture of indigenous...
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International Children's Day of Broadcasting is celebrated on the first Sunday of March. It is a day when broadcasters worldwide "Tune in to Kids." They air quality programming for and about children. But...
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Dolphins Get Their Month, Dolphin Awareness Month American Humane's Dolphin Awareness Month, observed annually in March, is dedicated to raising public awareness about dolphins, their environment, and t...
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Donald Duck is one of the two most recognized cartoon characters of the Walt Disney Company. Today is the actual birthday of the character, March 13, 1914. He was first mentioned in the book "The Life of...
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The Exploding Hammer Festival, also known as the Festival of San Juan de la Vega, is a tradition in San Juan de la Vega, Guanajuato, Mexico. It is part of the carnival season leading up to the 40-day fast...
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Fiesta de Las Fallas (Festival of Faults) celebrates Saint Joseph of València in Spain. This highly animated and colorful festival begins on March 1st and goes through the 19th of each year. It celebrates...
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Finnmarksløpet is Europe's longest dog sled race (1200 km/745 miles). It was first run in 1981. The sporting event is so popular it garners 33% of the television viewing audience in northern Europe each y...
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Located on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on the UTSA Hemisfair Campus, the three-day event showcases the Lone Star State's diversity and rich heritage through a wide variety of ethnic foo...
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Ghostwriters Week is an unofficial event with no sponsor dedicated to recognizing the contributions of ghostwriters — the often unsung heroes behind many prominent works in literature, speeches, autobiogr...
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GRAND PRIX OF AUSTRALIA A Thrilling Motorsport Spectacle Down Under The Grand Prix of Australia, a flagship event in the Formula One World Championship, is a high-octane celebration of speed, precision,...
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GRAND PRIX OF CHINA A Glimpse into Formula One's Shanghai Spectacle The Grand Prix of China, a prominent fixture on the Formula One calendar, showcases a blend of high-speed racing and cutting-edge techn...
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What would life be without humor? Humorists are Artists Month, or HAAM, is all about celebrating the artists and comedians that bring levity to life.
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March 9 is the day to celebrate the host of one of history's longest-running TV talk shows. Born March 9, 1926, Joe Franklin produced over 28,000 episodes while on the air for more than 40 years. The Bron...