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National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness of how easy it is to become a victim during the busy holiday shopping season. Laws and technology have difficulty keeping...
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Iffy Piffy Biffy Boo Day celebrates the work of psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and expert on hypnosis Milton H. Erickson (December 5, 1901 - March 25, 1980). Iffy piffy biffy boo is a nonsense string of w...
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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk and drugged driving. Scheduled during the holiday season when parties are commonplace, this event is declared...
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Independence Day in the 33-island archipelago of Bahrain marks the anniversary of December 16, 1971, when the nation gained independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Finland marks the anniversary of December 6, 1917, when the nation declared its independence from Russia. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Kazakhstan marks the anniversary of December 16, 1991, when the nation gained independence from the Soviet Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Libya marks the anniversary of December 24, 1951, when the nation gained independence from Italy. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Restoration Day in Portugal marks the anniversary of December 1, 1640, when the Portuguese people revolted against Spanish rule and became a kingdom. Independence Restoration Day is a nationa...
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Independence Day in Slovenia marks the anniversary of December 26, 1990, when the nation announced its separation from the Yugoslav Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Independence and Republic Day in Tanzania marks the anniversary of December 9, 1961, the day the nation achieved independence from Britain. In 1964, the then-known country of Tanganyika joined with Zanzib...
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The collective goal of Infantile Spasms Week (ISAW) is to increase awareness and understanding of infantile spasms through: Developing and distributing educational materials to providers, caregivers, an...
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National Influenza Vaccination Week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the annual push to convince people to get immunized against the flu, especially the elderly and young, who are most...
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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 began in 2007.
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Today is the anniversary of the Jasmine Uprising, the catalyst for the Arab Spring. On this day, a street vendor, twenty-six-year-old Tunisian Mohamed Bouazizi, had enough. Enough corruption. Enough stru...
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Jumhuri—independence in Swahili marks the anniversary of December 12, 1963, when Kenya declared independence from Britain and became a republic. Jumhuri is a national holiday.