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July 1, 1937, saw the world's first emergency telephone number deployed in London, covering a 12-mile radius from Oxford Circus. It would be another 31 years before the US would implement a similar system...
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Canada Day is Canada's National day. On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act was enacted, creating the country of Canada within the British Empire and empowering it with full self-governing author...
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Caribbean Day is celebrated on the first Monday of July and marks the anniversary of the Treaty of Chaguaramas. This treaty established the Caribbean Community and Common Market. The agreement was signed...
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National Gingersnap Day is an annual celebration of gingersnaps. While celebrated in the US, the gingersnap is famous worldwide. Gingersnaps are thin cookies made with molasses (treacle) and ground ging...
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Heroes Day in Zambia is their memorial day for all persons who have perished in service to the nation. This national holiday occurs on the first Monday in July.
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In 2020, China implemented a new national security law in Hong Kong that effectively revoked the region's autonomy while granting the Chinese government broad powers to crack down on any activity deemed a...
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It’s Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. Craft ice cream flavors mix unexpected ingredients with your favorite iced treat. Today, people enjoy unique ice cream flavors that are more than usual or create the...
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Independence Day in Burundi marks the anniversary of July 1, 1962, the official separation of the nation from Belgium. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Rwanda marks the anniversary of July 1, 1962, the official separation of the nation from Belgium. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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If you find yourself cruising around Canada on National Injury Prevention Day (created in 2017), you might notice a lot of green. Green waterfalls, green bridges, green landmarks, and green buildings. It'...
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International Joke Day occurs each year in July and is an opportunity for people to joke around or share the jokes they have collected over the years. Though International Joke Day began in the United S...
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Liberation Day in Suriname marks the abolition of slavery on July 1, 1863, in the then Dutch colony. Liberation Day is a national holiday.
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National Day in Somalia marks the anniversary of July 1, 1960, the official merging of British and Italian Somaliland into one republic. National Day is a national holiday.
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The second half of the year begins with a little safety check. Is your pet tagged and microchipped? A family pet is lost every two seconds in America, with July 5 being the day with the most entering shel...
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National US Postage Stamp Day marks the anniversary of selling the first US postage stamp. Before 1840, only the wealthy could afford to send letters further than their town. The postage stamps’ inventio...