Category: United States

Human Rights Week, Ntl. (1948): December 1...

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International Human Rights Day marks the historic anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10, 1948. Together wi...

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Jane Addams Day (1931): December 10

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On December 10, 1931, Jane Addams received the Nobel Peace Prize for her pioneering efforts in Social Work. She is the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This event was first celebra...

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Lost & Found Day, Official: December 10

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The second Friday of each December the world turns its attention to Official Lost and Found Day. This event first occurred in 2012. It's a day to take another look and try to find something that you misp...

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PAX Unplugged, Philadelphia (US-PA): Decem...

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Army-Navy Football Game (US-PA): December...

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First played in 1890 the Army Navy Game is a college football game between the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis, Maryla...

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Horse, Ntl. Day of: December 11

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National Horse Day was created in 2004 and is officially recognized by the U.S. Congress. Horses have played an integral part in American history. This day is set aside to learn about them and honor them...

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Noodle Ring Day, Ntl.: December 11

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Ambrosia Day: December 12

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Ambrosia Day is an unofficial holiday without a sponsor celebrating the fruit salad known as ambrosia. Ambrosia salad includes a variety of tropical fruits usually mixed with coconut flakes and whipping...

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Children's Memorial Day, Ntl.: December 12

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National Children's Memorial Day is set aside each year to grieve and remember all the children who died too young, whether through disease, accident or war. It's a day of grieving for parents during one...

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Ding-a-Ling Day, Ntl.: December 12

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Poinsettia Day (1851): December 12

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Poinsettia Day in the U.S. celebrates the beautiful red, white or pink plant most people associate with Christmas. Poinsettia Day marks the anniversary of the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett December 12,...

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Taboo Day/Festival of Unmentionable Though...

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Cocoa Day: December 13*

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Cocoa, the base ingredient of chocolate, is truly a family affair. Currently 90% of all cocoa is produced on family farms of fewer than 5 hectares each. The Mayans were the first to use cocoa beans with...

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Pathologist Pal Day, Pick a: December 13

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Pick a Pathologist Pal Day is another Wellcat.com event. This day is meant to encourage people to overcome a fear of dying and make friends with a pathologist or coroner.

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Popcorn Day, On a String, Ntl.: December 1...

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Violin Day: December 13

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Italian Andrea Amati of Cremona (1511-1577) created the first four string violin, the type still used today in 1555. The oldest original violin in the world was created by Amati in 1560 and is currently...

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Bouillabaisse Day, Ntl.: December 14

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Christmas Bird Count (US/UK/CA): December...

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Monkey Day: December 14

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Monkey Day in the United States is an annual event that aims to support and promote primate-related causes around the globe. These can include the use of primates in laboratory testing, supporting their n...

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Bill of Rights Day, National (1791): Decem...

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On December 15, 1791 the first ten amendments to the US Constitution were ratified by all thirteen colonies of the United States. Known as the Bill of Rights, these amendments outline the limits to govern...

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