Category: Sports and Fitness

African American Coaches Day: February 4

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African American Coaches Day celebrates Black coaches' contributions, achievements, and impact in American sports. This unofficial event during Black History Month recognizes these coaches' pivotal role i...

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Ballet Day, Ntl.:  February 7

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National Ballet Day is an unofficial event dedicated to the art of ballet, a form of artistic dance known for its grace, precision, and fluidity of movement. This day is an opportunity for ballet enthusia...

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Bike to Work Month (NZ): February

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New Zealand's Bike to Work Month, celebrated in February, is a testament to the country's growing commitment to sustainable transportation and health. The history of this event traces back to the early...

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Homegating Day, Ntl.: February 8

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National Homegating Day is an unofficial celebration that merges the excitement of tailgating with the comfort of enjoying sports events from home. Typically observed on Super Bowl Sunday, the day encoura...

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Jobs in Golf Month: February

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The PGA's Jobs in Golf Month is an initiative by the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America that promotes career opportunities within the golf industry. This month-long campaign typically take...

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Ladbrokes Launceston Cup (AU-TAS): Februar...

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The Launceston Cup, a prominent event in Tasmanian horse racing, has a rich history dating back to 1865. It is a Group 3 open handicap thoroughbred horse race, run over 2400 meters at the Launceston Racec...

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Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day, In...

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Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day, observed annually on the last day of February, is a global event to raise awareness about repetitive strain injuries. The day serves as a reminder of the risk...

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Royal Hobart Regatta (AU-TAS): February 8-...

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The Royal Hobart Regatta, Tasmania's oldest sporting event, began on December 1, 1838, to commemorate the 17th-century European discovery of Tasmania by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. Organized by Governor...

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Snowshoe National Championships (US-WI): F...

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The Snowshoe National Championships in Wisconsin are a prestigious event in the world of winter sports, drawing athletes from across the nation to compete in the unique and challenging sport of snowshoe r...

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Super Chicken Wing Day: February 9 

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Super Chicken Wing Day falls on Super Bowl Sunday. Chicken wings are a favorite appetizer on game days. The story of chicken wings as a popular appetizer is a significant part of American culinary histo...

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Tug of War Day: February 19 

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Tug-of-war is an unofficial day celebrating the favored sport. Tug-of-war, a competitive team sport known for its simplicity and physical demand, involves two teams pulling on opposite ends of a rope to...

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AFC Championship Game: January 26

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The American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Game, or AFC Title Game, determines which team from the American AFC will play in the Super Bowl against the National Football Conference (NFC) Champion...

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Asia Cup (QA): January 12 - February 10

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Australian Open (AU-VIC): January 13-26

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First played in 1905, Melbourne's Australian Open is one of the big four tennis tournaments each year: French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The tournament occurs during the last two weeks of January...

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Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo (US-SD):...

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Riding competitions, livestock, and entertainment, the annual Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is a bright spot in the otherwise harsh and cold Dakota winters. Initiated in 1958 to bring together the rur...

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Bobblehead Day, Ntl: January 7

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First run in 2015, National Bobblehead Day is a celebration of this enduring German toy created in the 1700s based upon Asian (China and Japan) string dolls of the time. Their heads are enormous and dance...

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Clap-4-Health Month: January

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Children, Seniors, and just about everyone can clap. Not only is it exercise, but it releases feel-good endorphins that elevate your mood. Clap-4-Health Month is an annual outreach program that uses clapp...

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Cockroach Races (AU-QLD), Brisbane: Januar...

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Leave it to the Aussies to make sport of one of the most reviled insects in the world, the cockroach. Each year on Australia Day, Brisbane Australia celebrates with the Cockroach Races, cockroach beauty c...

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College Football Playoff National Champio...

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AND THE WINNER IS... THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP The College Football National Championship, a pivotal event in American college football, serves as the ultimate decider of the national ch...

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