Events In July 2024

Independence Day, (BS)(1973): July 10

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Independence Day in the Bahamas marks the anniversary of July 10, 1973, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Kitten Day, Ntl.: July 10

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Kitten Season is upon us. All the cats that gave birth to kittens in the late spring, those kittens are finally old enough to be adopted. National Kitten Day promotes awareness of this fact and urges peop...

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Piña Colada Day: July 10

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Piña Colada Day highlights the alcoholic beverage made of rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. Piña Colada roughly translates to "strained pineapple." The Piña Colada was concocted in 1954 by Carib...

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Teddy Bear Picnic Day: July 10

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Teddy Bear Picnic Day plays on a theme in a song by John Walter Bratton, "The Teddy Bear's Picnic," an instrumental. Due to its popularity, in 1932, James Kennedy added lyrics, making it a children's clas...

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NATO Annual Summit (US): July 9-11

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<h1>ABOUT THE NATO SUMMIT</h1><br>The NATO Summit is an annual gathering of the leaders of member countries to discuss and make decisions on critical security and defense issues. The first NATO Summit beg...

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Bathing & Basking Festival, Xi Shai Jie (C...

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The Bathing and Basking Festival (Xi Shai Jie) is a Chinese tradition that provides the opportunity to clean closets and air out the wardrobe. In Chinese culture, cleanliness is essential. Even sweepin...

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Blueberry Muffin Day, Ntl.: July 11

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National Blueberry Muffin Day is an unofficial holiday to honor the blueberry muffin. Coffee shops and bakeries often have specials on blueberry muffins, and those choosing to celebrate share blueberry mu...

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Bowdler's Day (UK) (1754): July 11

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Bowdler's Day in the UK celebrates the life and achievements of Thomas Bowdler (July 11, 1754 - February 24, 1825). Bowdler was a physician and a philanthropist, best known for publishing "The Family Sh...

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Cheer Up the Lonely Day: July 11

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Cheer Up the Lonely Day focuses on those we don't see, including the elderly and people with illnesses or mental issues. It's a day to give back and spend time with others. Some familiar places to find lo...

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Make Your Own Sundae Day: July 11

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Created in 1992, Make Your Own Sundae Day is what it says: a day to get together with friends and make sundaes. It is a mid-summer excuse to get together, be creative, laugh, and eat a lot of ice cream!

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Mojito Day, Ntl.: July 7

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Rum, sugar, soda water, lime, and crushed mint, are the essential ingredients of the mojito, one of the summer's favorite cocktails. The drink originated in Havana, Cuba, though when is disputed. Was it i...

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Paper Bag Day, Intl. (1871): July 11

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Imagine life without the paper bag. We use them for lunch, insulation, doggy bags, and airline nausea reduction receptacles. They carry groceries, provide easy gift wrapping, hold fried or popped food, an...

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Pet, All American Pet Photo Day: July 11

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Created in 2014 by Veterinary Wellness Center (AWC), All American Pet Photo Day has taken a life on a life of its own in the social media world. Though AWC no longer holds an annual contest, Instagram, F...

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Population Day, World (1987): July 11

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World Population Day is a United Nations observance that raises awareness of the world's population and its impact on living, the world, and the environment. Sponsored and approved by the UNDP (United N...

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Rainier Cherry Day, Ntl.: July 11

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If you've never had a Rainier Cherry, you're in for a treat! These large orange, red and yellow cherries come from the Rainier Valley of Washington State and are very juicy, sweet, and tangy. It's a cross...

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