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Today is: April 28
Blueberry Pie Day
Cubicle Day, Ntl. (1967)
Deaf Day, Mother, Father
Ed Balls Day (2011)
Kiss Your Mate Day
National Day of Mourning (CA)
Palm Sunday, Orthodox (C)
Pet Parent's Day, Bella's, Ntl.
Poetry Reading Day
Safety at Work, World Day for Health and
Small Business Week Virtual Summit, Ntl
Worker's Memorial Day (1971)
Antiqua Sailing Week: April 25 - May 4
Antiqua Sailing Week: April 27 - May 3 (est)
Auctioneers Week, Ntl: April 28 - May 4
Gardening Week, Ntl. (UK): Aprl 29 - May 5 (est)
Golden Week (JP): April 29 - May 5
Hedgehog Awareness Week (UK): April 28 - May 4 (est)
Immunization Week, World: April 24 - 30
Passover (Pesach)(J): April 22-30
Preservation Week: April 28 - May 4 (est)
Ridvan (1863): April 21 - May 2
Small Business Week, Ntl.: April 28 - May 4 (est)
Stewardship Week, Ntl.: April 28 - May 5
9-1-1 Education Month, Ntl.
Adop a Greyhound Month, Ntl.
Adopt a Ferret Month
African-American Women's Fitness Month, Ntl
Alcohol Awareness Month
Animal, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Arab-American Heritage Month
Architecture Month, Washington (US-DC)
Astronomy Month, Global
Autism Acceptance Month, Ntl.
Barefoot, One Day Without Shoes
Beaver Awareness Month
Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month, Intl
Black Women's History Month, Intl
Cancer Control Month
Canine Fitness Month
Car Care Month, Ntl. Spring
Cesarean Awareness Month, World
Child Abuse Prevention Month, Ntl.
Community College Month
Community Spirit Days
Confederate Heritage Month
Counseling Awareness Month
Couple Appreciation Month
Credit Union Youth Month™, Ntl.
Customer Loyalty Month, Intl.
Decorating Month, Ntl.
Diabetes Month, Ntl. Defeat
Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Ntl.
Donate Life Month, Ntl.
Earth Month
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
Fabry Awareness Month (AU/CA/US)
Facial Protection Month, Ntl.
Fair Housing Month
Financial Capability Month, Ntl.
Financial Literacy Month
Foot Health Awareness Month, Ntl.
Frog Month, Ntl.
Grange Month
Grilled Cheese Month, Ntl.
Guitar Month, Intl.
Heartworm Awareness Month, Ntl.
Holy Humor Month (C)
Humor Month, Intl.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Kite Month, Ntl.
Knuckles Down Month, Ntl
Landscape Architecture Month, World
Lawn Care Month, Ntl.
Lawn Greetings Month
Lawn and Garden Month
Letter and Card Writing Month, Ntl.
Library, School Library Month, Ntl
Licorice Month, Ntl.
Limb Loss Awareness Month, Ntl.
Lyme Disease in Dogs Prevention Month
Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month
Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) Education and Awareness Month
Minority Cancer Awareness Month
Minority Health Month, Ntl.
Nisan (J)
Occupational Therapy Month, Ntl.
Oral Health Month, Ntl. (US/CA)
Parkinson's Awareness Month
Pecan Month, Ntl.
Pest Management Month, Ntl.
Pet First Aid Awareness Month, Ntl.
Pet Month, Ntl. (UK)
Pharmacists' War on Diabetes
Pickleball Month
Poetry Month
Procrastination Awareness Month
Rebuilding Month, Ntl.
Records & Information Management Month
Rosacea Month, Ntl.
STD Awareness Month, Ntl.
Safe Digging Month, Ntl.
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
School Library Month, Ntl.
Second Chance Month, Ntl.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Shawwal (M)
Sikh Awareness Month
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (US-WA)
Soyfoods Month, Ntl.
Sports Eye Safety Month
Sprouted Grains Month
Straw Hat Month
Stress Awareness Month, Ntl.
Supply Chain Integrity Month
TWIT Award Month, Intl.
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Vaisakh (S)
Vaisakha (H)
Welding Month, Ntl.
Woman, Informed Woman Month
Women's Eye Health & Safety Month
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
Youth Sports Safety Month
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Events In August 2024
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August Events
August, the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar (established in 1582 with Pope Gregory XIII), holds a venerable place in history. Its name is derived from Augustus Caesar, the first Roman emperor, with the adjective "august" when not capitalized, meaning maturity, wisdom, dignity, and impressive, akin to the emperor's esteemed status.
Originally named Sextilis in the Roman calendar, as it was the sixth month, August received its new name in 8 BC in honor of Augustus, who achieved several significant victories during this month.
ASTROLOGY
August 1-22 fall under the fire sign Leo. August 23-31 are under the earth sign of Virgo.
BIRTHSTONES
The birthstones of August are peridot and sardonyx. Peridot, with its signature lime green color, is believed to bring good health, restful sleep, and peace to relationships by balancing emotions and mind. This ancient gemstone has mystical properties and is sometimes called the "evening emerald" for its light green glow at night. Sardonyx, a lesser-known stone, combines layers of sard and onyx to create a reddish zebra-striped gem with white bands, believed to bring courage, happiness, and clear communication to its wearer
FLOWERS
The flowers of August are the gladiolus and the poppy. Gladiolus, named after the Latin word "gladius," meaning sword, symbolizes strength of character, faithfulness, and honor. The poppy, with its vivid red petals, is often associated with remembrance and the consolation of sleep, which ties back to the flower's use as a source of opium.
LEGENDS
Folk legends in August often focus on the end of summer and the impending harvest. For instance, in many European cultures, the first sheaf of wheat harvested in August was often treated with rituals and respect, believed to house the spirit of the crop. Another legend is the celebration of Lammas Day on August 1st, a traditional harvest festival marking the beginning of the harvest season
August marks a time of transition from the peak of summer towards the abundance of autumn, embodying the qualities of its namesake through its historical and cultural significance.
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