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National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month is January in the United States. Proclaimed by President Barack Obama on December 31, 2012, it aims to remind people about the vital role they...
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On January 22, 1918, Ukraine proclaimed its independence from Russia. Freedom would last until 1921, when the Soviet Union took control of the country. In 1991 it regained its independence again. Beginnin...
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Vietnam Peace Day on January 27th commemorates the end of the Vietnam Conflict with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords on January 27, 1973, by representatives of the United States, North Vietnam, Sout...
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On July 9, 2004, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion entitled Legal Consequences of the Construction of a Wall in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Commonly referred to a...
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Canada Day is Canada's National day. On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act was enacted, creating the country of Canada within the British Empire and empowering it with full self-governing author...
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The second half of the year begins with a little safety check. Is your pet tagged and microchipped? A family pet is lost every two seconds in America, with July 5 being the day with the most entering shel...
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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...
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Tell the Truth Day challenges everyone to go an entire day without fibbing, omitting, lying, fabricating, or embellishing. Not as easy as it sounds. However, in this era of fake news, targeted whistleblow...
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Tynwald Day has been a national holiday for the Isle of Man for over 1,000 years. On this day, the island's people congregate at Tynwald Hall to hear any new laws and petitions. The Isle of Man represents...
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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...
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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...
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Constitution Day in South Korea marks the anniversary of July 17, 1948, the official date of the proclamation of the nation's constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.
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Constitution Day in Uruguay marks the anniversary of July 18, 1830, the official date of the proclamation of the nation's constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.
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On July 25, 1952, the island territory of Puerto Rico officially adopted its constitution. Constitution Day is a territory holiday known locally as Occupation Day or Commonwealth Day. Puerto Rico remains...
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Today is the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ratification on July 26, 1990. The ADA protects against discrimination based on disability. It expanded the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...
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Barbie in a Blender Day officially ran between 2003 and 2009. It was a protest movement by college students worldwide under the moniker of Freeculture.org. The purpose of the event was to support free spe...
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Patent Day commemorates the passing of the Patent Act of 1790. The US Patent System allows the inventor to protect and profit from a unique product or idea. The Patent Act of 1790 was the first act pass...
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Created in 1999 by In Defense of Animals, Animal Rights Awareness Week focuses on the basic needs and humane treatment of all wild or domesticated animals. Whether used for research, transport, food, or t...
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Created in 2011 by the non-profit Our Planet, National Animal Rights Day (NARD) is a worldwide effort focused on raising awareness of the rights of all living beings, whether legged, scaled, winged, or a...
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June 12, 1967, is the day Americans finally became free to marry whomever they wanted, regardless of race, origin, or faith, due to the landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court in Loving vs. V...