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It's every parent's nightmare. Your child comes home from school, steps off the bus a couple of houses away, and vanishes into thin air. This is what happened to 16-year-old Ali Lowitzer on April 26, 2010...
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On February 18, 1965, the West African nation of Gambia gained its independence from Great Britain, continuing as part of the Commonwealth. National Day is a national holiday.
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World Peace and Understanding Day, celebrated annually on February 23, commemorates the first meeting of Rotary International in 1905. The day is part of the broader World Understanding Month observed in...
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Prevent Plagiarism Day is a designated observance that raises awareness about the importance of originality and the ethical use of sources in academic, professional, and creative works. This day serves as...
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Race Relations Day is supported by multiple religious organizations but does not have a specific sponsor. Coinciding with Valentine's Day, it is a day to promote interracial and interfaith appreciation in...
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The United Nations General Assembly promotes World Day of Social Justice, a day devoted to promoting national activities focused on poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, g...
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On February 20, 1987, the states of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh were formed in India. Statehood Day is a state holiday in both.
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The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed on February 2, 1848, is a pivotal document in North American history, marking the end of the Mexican-American War. This treaty had significant and lasting implicati...
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World Understanding Month in February emphasizes Rotary International's commitment to global peace and conflict resolution. Attorney Paul P. Harris, a lawyer in Chicago, founded Rotary International. It...
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Union Day in Myanmar marks the anniversary of the Panglong Agreement on February 12, 1947. The agreement unified the nation of Burma, which changed its name in 1989 to Myanmar. Union Day is a national hol...
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Burundi's Unity Day, celebrated annually on February 5, is a significant national holiday commemorating the signing of the Unity Charter in 1991. This day marks a crucial moment in the country's history,...
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Violent extremism poses a significant threat to peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development, impacting countries and regions worldwide. While it lacks a clear definition, recent years have...
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February 6, 1840, is the day the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by the British Empire and the 540 tribes of the Māori people, the indigenous of New Zealand. Waitangi Day is a national holiday honoring the...
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Whistleblower Reward Day honors and acknowledges the courage and contribution of whistleblowers in various sectors who risk their careers and personal lives to expose wrongdoing and corruption. Whistlebl...
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Today is the anniversary of the enactment of the 55-mile-per-hour speed limit in the United States in 1974. Speed limits have been with us since 1757, when they first appeared in Boston. The 55-mile-per-...
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<h1>2025: THE YEAR OF AFRICAN JUSTICE AND REPARATIONS</h1><h2>SEEKING JUSTICE FOR CENTURIES OF HARM</h2><span><br>In a historic move, the African Union (AU) is intensifying its call for reparations to Afr...
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<h1>INSURRECTION AT THE US CAPITOL</h1><span><br>Today is the anniversary of January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol.<br><br>For the first time since 1814, the US Capitol was attacked. In 2021, the as...
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Sério, Brasil? A bunch of largely angry white men can't deal with the results of a free and fair election. Rather than buckle down and work within the democracy, they don their fascism and attack the coun...
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Bootleggers are smugglers, sometimes distillers, who bring in alcoholic beverages where they are either taxed or prohibited. National Bootlegger's Day marks two special anniversaries on January 17. The...