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IT'S ABOUT SPORTSMANSHIP: INTERNATIONAL WORLD FAIR PLAY DAY International World Fair Play Day was officially established to celebrate and promote these principles annually. However, there are issues with...
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FELONY DAY—THE CONVICTION OF DONALD J TRUMP As of 17:00 EDT on May 30, 2024, the 45th President of the United States became the first President to be tried and convicted of a felony. Concurrently, as t...
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The purpose of National Foster Care Month is to take an active role in activities across the country that recognize not only these cherished children and youth but also the commitment of so many that touc...
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On May 16, 1921, Reuben Berman caught a foul ball during a Reds and Giants baseball game. At the time, the custom was to return the ball to the teams. Berman didn't want to, so when security came to get i...
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George Floyd (October 14, 1973 – May 25, 2020) was an American citizen of African descent who was active in his church, within the community, a hip-hop artist, a security guard, and a truck driver. His de...
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Horace Mann Day began at the Horace Mann School in the Bronx, New York. Horace Mann was born on May 4, 1796. An American, he was vital in reforming the education system in the United States and promoting...
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Jordan's National Day, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated annually on May 25th. This public holiday commemorates Jordan's declaration of independence from British rule on May 25, 1946. The even...
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ABOUT WORLD KEFFIYEH DAY World Keffiyeh Day (May 11) and Nakba Day (May 15) demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinian cause and struggle. WHAT IS A KEFFIYEH? A keffiyeh (also known as a kufiya, shem...
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Law Day is a national event in the United States created to focus on the founding laws and ideals of the United States, beginning with the Constitution. It is observed on May 1.
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International Missing & Exploited Children's Day began in 1979. President Ronald Reagan made it an official US observance in 1983. Supported by various organizations, including the National Center for Mi...
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Agatha Christie, Sherlock Homes, Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys, mysteries have been a favorite genre of literature for hundreds of years. If it's been a while since you've curled up with a good mystery,...
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Azerbaijan's National Day, also known as Republic Day, is celebrated annually on May 28th. This public holiday commemorates the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) on May 28, 1918. T...
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The UN General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day in December 1993 after a recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. It celebrates the freedom of the press in the civilized world, aims to...
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There is a difference between a commercial breeder, which follows humane laws and treats animals respectfully in a clean and healthy environment, and puppy mills. Puppy mills are unregulated and warehouse...
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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia....
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Midway through Aggressive Driving Month, the Canadian Safety Council chooses one week to intensify its focus on younger drivers and fostering safe driving habits. According to Transport Canada, young dri...
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Shireen Abu Akleh Day honors the men and women of the media who have lost their lives in the line of duty and falls on the anniversary of the murder of American and Jordanian Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh...
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National Sorry Day marks and remembers the mistreatment of Australia’s aboriginal people by the crown and government throughout history. May 26, 1997, is the anniversary of the delivery of the report “Br...
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On May 11, 1908, the first National Gathering of Governors occurred. The president at the time was Teddy Roosevelt. The day commemorates the coming together of the nation's governors and the decisions mad...
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Cameroon's National Day is celebrated annually on May 20th. This public holiday is also known as Unity Day, commemorating the unification of the English-speaking and French-speaking regions of the country...