Events In July 2024

Forgiveness Day, Global: July 7*

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Global Forgiveness Day is about seeking the commonalities of our human experience and forgiving the inevitable trespasses and differences. Unresolved conflicts pepper our world, internationally, locally,...

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Grand Prix of Austria (AT): July 7 (est)

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The Austrian Grand Prix is a Formula One motor racing event held in Austria. It has been a part of the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar on and off since 1964. The race has been hosted at two di...

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Independence Day, (SB)(1978): July 7

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Independence Day in the Solomon Islands marks the anniversary of July 7, 1978, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Jagannath Rath Yatra (H): July 7

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Lord Jagannath, the day's namesake, is an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Rath Yatra is a colorful festival in Odisha, India. Each year during the monsoon season, the images of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and S...

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Kiswahili Language Day, World: July 7

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In the 1950s, the United Nations established the Kiswahili language unit of United Nations Radio. Today, Kiswahili is the only African language within the Directorate of Global Communications at the Unite...

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Macaroni Day, Ntl.: July 7

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Macaroni is a wheat-based tube-shaped pasta that can be short and fat or long and skinny. It is one of the critical ingredients of a stalwart of American cuisine, macaroni, and cheese. Pasta originated i...

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Saba-Saba Day, (TZ)(1954): July 7

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Can you say"Saba-Saba?" If you can, you just learned a new word. Saba is seven in Kiswahili (Swahili); it is also the official name of this holiday, marking the anniversary of the formation of the ruling...

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Strawberry Sundae Day, Ntl.: July 7

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National Strawberry Sundae Day celebrates the ice cream sundae made with strawberry ice cream or topped with fresh strawberries. See local retailers for possible promotions and specials on strawberry sund...

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Tanabata (JP): July 7*

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Tanabata, or the Star Festival, celebrates the meeting of the gods Orihime and Hikoboshi, which originated in China. Children take center stage, tying colorful ribbons adorned with poetry on bamboo branch...

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Tell the Truth Day: July 7

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Tell the Truth Day challenges everyone to go an entire day without fibbing, omitting, lying, fabricating, or embellishing. Not as easy as it sounds. However, in this era of fake news, targeted whistleblow...

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Islamic New Year (M) 1446: July 7/8

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Hijri (emigration), or Islamic New Year, is observed on the first day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar. The Islamic calendar begins in 622 AD, and it marks when Mohammed, th...

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Math 2.0 Day: July 8

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Math 2.0 Day celebrates the fusion of mathematics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. Many knowledge careers in the 21st Century require a strong math and science backgro...

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Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day, Ntl.: Jul...

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Combining chocolate with almonds has existed for more than two centuries. In 1742, the first cookbook to be published, "The Complete Housewife," contained a chocolate almond recipe. Milk chocolate was fi...

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Pen Power Day (1972): July 8

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Pen Power or Power of the Pen Day honors those throughout history who have chosen to wield a pen, camera, paintbrush, or music rather than a sword in fighting for human rights, equality, and causes. The d...

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SCUD Day (Savor the Comic, Unplug the Dram...

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SCUD (Savor the Comic; Unplug the Drama) Day was created by Stephanie West Allen in 2007. By savoring comics for a day, he hoped to encourage an appreciation for life's comedy and minimize its drama.

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