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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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The Postal Service is the backbone of communication and a marvel of organization. Thank a Mailman Day, or the political correct Thank your Mail Carrier Day, celebrates the anniversary of the first postal...
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Plimsoll Day marks the birth of Samuel Plimsoll in 1824. Plimsoll was a member of the British Parliament and an advocate of sailors' safety. His work created the Plimsoll's bill, which ended the practic...
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White T-shirt Day commemorates the first contract signed between the American Auto Worker’s Union and General Motors Corporation on February 11, 1937. “After a six-week sit-down strike by General Motors...
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On February 23, 1893 Rudolph Diesel received a patent for the diesel engine. Born in Paris to Bavarian parents, he created the first engine to use fuel oil rather than water or gasoline. It took him two y...
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It's a day to celebrate the great things from days gone bye. Retro Day was created in 2018 to help upcoming generations experience life before the Internet and smartphones. Yes, there really was a world b...
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It's all about the wheels on your ride! National Customized Wheel and Tire Day is a day to take pride in your custom wheels or try an upgrade on your car. This is one type of self expression that is creat...
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Annually on the 2nd or the first Monday in November, National Traffic Professionals Day pays tribute to the men and women who report on the traffic for local media and help us get from place to place.
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Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is declared by the National Sleep Foundation and aims to reduce the number of car accidents due to fatigue and drowsy driving. Multiple resources are available to the publ...
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Road Safety Week is coordinated by Brake, the road safety charity. This events encourages people to get involved through their schools, colleges, employers, community groups, authorities and emergency ser...
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Today marks the anniversary the first manned hot air balloon flight November 21, 1783 in France by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes. This flight began in Paris and floated for...
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World Road Traffic Victims Memorial Day is held the third Sunday of November. This day pays honor to the victims and surviving families of road accidents the world over. It is also seen as an opportunity...
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Go for a Ride Day is day that encourages people to travel using their cars, bikes and even shoes. On this day, people embark on a journey. This is an unofficial event without a sponsor.
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US Air Force Day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Aeronautical Division by the US Army Signal Corps. The Aeronautical Division was responsible for ballooning and other aerial objects. Th...
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Sponsored by the thespian group Rogue's Armada, International Pirate Month celebrates all things pirate. Though this is a fun observance, pirating remains a serious problem in several parts of the world...
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National Lighthouse Day marks the anniversary of Congressional approval and the declaration signed by President George Washington creating and supporting a network of lighthouse, piers and buoys on August...
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