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Transportation events focused on what moves us: the transportation industries, the people who make it possible, and anything that supports physical movement, including ships, automobiles, buses, trains, bicycles, and planes, shipping, careers and infrastructure.
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Ride Motorcycles to Work Day emphasizes the need to recognize motorcycling as a mode of transportation. Created in 1992 and sponsored by the Minnesota-based charity of the same name, Ride Motorcycles to...
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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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National Safety Month is an awareness campaign by the National Safety Council that aims to educate people on safety hazards around the home, in the community, and at work to reduce the number of preventab...
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The patron saint of sailors and seamen, St. Erasmus, or as he's popularly known, St. Elmo, is believed to have been martyred on or near this day, June 2, 303 AD. WHY SO MANY FEAST DAYS? Have you ever n...
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International Day of the Seafarer emphasizes the economic importance of 1.5 million seafarers worldwide and encourages young people to consider a maritime career. Initiated by the International Maritime...
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Robin Abel's daughter was seriously injured by an unsecured load, and Paul Reif, whose son Matthew was killed by an unsecured load on June 6, 2010. Together they created Secure Your Load Day. The event ai...
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National Tire Safety Week is a USTMA initiative to rally the tire industry in a focused effort to help drivers learn simple yet essential steps to maintain their tires. USTMA is the national trade associa...
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Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, celebrates the region's rich maritime heritage. The event features a variety of maritime-themed activities, including the centerpiece event, the "Parade of Sails...
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The Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Unvarnished Music Festival began in 1999. The festival consisted of a windsurfing competition during the day with a live (free) "unvarnished" music festival in the...
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Today is the anniversary of the United States Navy's presence in the Far East, beginning March 1, 1822. The Asiatic Fleet was formed in 1902, reestablished in 1910, and continued serving until 1942. Th...
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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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March 18, 1858, Rudolph Diesel, the inventor responsible for the diesel internal combustion engine, created in 1897, was born.
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On March 16, 1926, Robert H. Goddard performed the first liquid-fueled rocket flight. The rocket traveled for only 2.5 seconds at around 60 mph. However, as with most other things deemed impossible befor...
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GRAND PRIX OF AUSTRALIA A Thrilling Motorsport Spectacle Down Under The Grand Prix of Australia, a flagship event in the Formula One World Championship, is a high-octane celebration of speed, precision,...
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GRAND PRIX OF CHINA A Glimpse into Formula One's Shanghai Spectacle The Grand Prix of China, a prominent fixture on the Formula One calendar, showcases a blend of high-speed racing and cutting-edge techn...
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National Horse Protection Day was founded in 2005 by pet lifestyle expert, animal behaviorist, and advocate Colleen Paige. Growing up, Colleen spent much of her summertime with horses, where she learned d...
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Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Spain is where the international trade show for the naval, fisheries, energy, and port sectors converge for World Maritime Week. The venue integrates four events: Sinaval, Euro...
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On March 15, 1951, the government of Iran nationalized the country's oil fields, making it the nation's property. The British were given one week to leave. National Day of Oil is a national holiday in Ira...
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National Scoot to School Week in Ireland, initiated by Green Schools Ireland in 2015, promotes healthier and more environmentally friendly modes of transportation for primary school students. The week enc...
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Submarine Day in the United Kingdom honors the kingdom’s submarines and their personnel within the Royal Navy. Since their introduction to the Royal Navy in 1901 with HMS Holland 1, submarines have perfor...