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Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, in Aitchison, Kansas. She is the 16th woman to receive a pilot's license from the FAI and is best known as the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic Ocea...
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Auntie’s Day is a time to thank, honor aunties by relation (ABR), aunties by choice (ABC), and godmothers. While all aunts receive celebration, this event is especially poignant to one in five American wo...
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Barbie in a Blender Day officially ran between 2003 and 2009. It was a protest movement by college students worldwide under the moniker of Freeculture.org. The purpose of the event was to support free spe...
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Hariyali ( greenery) Teej (third day) is an important holiday for married Hindu women seeking marital bliss and the well-being of their husbands. Hariyali Teej is the 3rd day of the first fortnight in the...
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National Love Is Kind Day is created by mother and daughter team Rosie Aiello and Sunny Sophie Gabrielle to share their story of hope and freedom. For nearly 25 years, the mother and daughter endured an e...
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Created by international beauty blogger Huda Kattan, cosmetic companies in many nations embrace International Lipstick Day. Dubai-based Kattan has built a global following through her Instagram account, s...
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Dorothy Zjawin of New Jersey champions Baby Boomers Recognition Day in the US. This event used to occur on the first day of summer. Additionally, there was a previous event of the same name on August 17 e...
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It's time to schedule your annual health check-up if you still need to do it this year. Currently, 80 percent of Americans neglect to schedule preventative health measures like an annual exam, and that pe...
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The United States government declared Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month to increase awareness of this viral disease. Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most common genetic diseases i...
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"World Continence Week is a timely reminder that most people affected by incontinence can be treated, better managed, and even cured. It is important people make the call for help," says the CEO of the Co...
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Godparents began as a tradition in the Catholic Church. Still, today signify the people a couple believes should have a special bond with their children, like an honorary aunt or uncle. In religious fam...
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Old Maid's Day was created in 1946 when many WWII soldiers returned home. Think of it as the first-speed dating service bringing singles together in a social atmosphere. Although there was an upsurge in...
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Rape of both men and women has been used as a weapon in war as long as war has existed. Each year the United Nations seeks to raise awareness of its use in combat and its devastating effects on its victim...
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The Ashes is a cricket competition every two years between England and Australia and is one of the most celebrated rivalries in international cricket. The name "Ashes" began during an 1882 match at the Ov...
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Vat Purnima or Wat Purnima occurs on the full moon day in the month of Jyeshtha on the Hindu calendar. Wives fast and pray for the prosperity and longevity of their husbands by tying threads around a ban...
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International Widow's Day commemorates the plight of widows and children amidst poverty and injustice across the world. Recognized by the United Nations in 2010, International Widow's Day often includes a...
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Women, representing half of the world's population and potential, are essential in global governance and diplomacy. They broaden the scope of issues considered and improve outcomes with their leadership s...
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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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On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, allowing women to serve as regular military members. Several states, including New Jersey, recognize June 12...
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Acoustic Soul Day: A Tribute to Musical Authenticity and India Arie's Legacy Acoustic Soul Day, celebrated on the anniversary of the release of India Arie's debut album "Acoustic Soul," commemorates the...