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The Peabody Awards were first established in 1940 by philanthropist George Foster Peabody. They have since become one of the most prestigious awards in broadcasting, affectionately referred to as the "Pul...
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Engineering, architecture, history, and entertainment this is the world of the roller coaster. They're fast and fun, and almost everyone loves to ride them. June is the month to marvel at their engineerin...
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Runner's Selfie Day is a day for the global running community to get out, run and shoot a selfie to celebrate the sport.
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Each year millions of people in the United Kingdom fall prey to scammers via the phone, online, mail, and doorstep. These scams rob consumers of thousands or even billions of pounds and leave scars, inclu...
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Skyscraper Month celebrates the diversity of the world's tallest buildings. Louis H. Sullivan created the first skyscraper. A mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, he is considered the father of the American skys...
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Created by Mashable in 2010, World Social Media Day celebrates the phenomenon created after Web 2.0 enabled user-generated content in 2004. Before this, social media, as it is currently known, could not e...
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National Toothbrush Day, observed annually on June 26th, is an initiative spearheaded by the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives, a coalition of more than 35 leading dental health organizations...
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National Typewriter Day marks the anniversary when Christopher Latham Sholes was granted a United States patent for his typewriting machine on June 23, 1868. Typewriters changed communication, and lette...
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The videocassette recorder (VCR) allowed people to record and play their movies at home without a projector. The (VCR) changed movie viewing by families. Introduced in 1956, the VCR was further developed...
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National Waffle Iron Day honors the electric waffle iron. Waffles have been around since the Middle Ages. Originally intended to be used in an open flame, the original design used two metal pans attache...
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International Women in Engineering Day focuses on the impressive careers in engineering and technical roles for girls and celebrates the achievements of outstanding female engineers. This event began in...
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National 3-D Day, celebrated every March on the third day of the third week of the third month, shines a spotlight on the art, science, and history of stereoscopic 3-D imagery. This day marks the explorat...
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Celebrating 311 Day: Understanding the Essential Municipal Service March 11 marks 311 Day in the United States, an annual recognition of the vital non-emergency phone number that connects residents to mu...
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Automatic Door Day: Celebrating Innovation in Accessibility and Convenience Horton Door's Automatic Door Day is an observance that celebrates the innovation and impact of automatic doors in modern archi...
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World Backup Day is a day for people to learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance of regular backups. This independent initiative to raise awareness about backups and data p...
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The Battle of Hampton Roads, a pivotal naval engagement during the American Civil War, occurred on March 8-9, 1862, marking a significant turning point in naval warfare history. This battle is renowned fo...
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Alexander Graham Bell Day marks the anniversary of the receipt of United States Patent No. 174,465 1876, the patent for the telephone. Bell's inventions include optics, telecommunications, hydrofoils, a...
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British Science Week is a significant annual event in the United Kingdom that celebrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Organized by the British Science Association (BSA), this...
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Check Your Batteries Day occurs twice a year and coincides with time changes when we spring forward for spring and fall back to standard time in the fall. FEMA chose this day as the logical opportunity...
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Client's Day, observed annually on March 19th, is a relatively recent addition to the calendar of professional observances. Its purpose is to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of clients in the bus...