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The 24 Hours of Le Mans in France is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports, which includes the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix.<br><br>Le Mans is the longest-running (first held in 1923) acti...
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World Day of Child Victims of Aggression brings to light children's suffering, particularly those who are victims of war and abuse. It is a United Nations (UN) affirmation to safeguard children's rights i...
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National Cognac Day celebrates cognac, one of the most sought-after forms of hard liquor. It is a status symbol in China and the United States, the world's two largest consumers. Cognac is a brandy named...
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The 150 Polynesian islands comprising Tonga were granted independence from the British Empire on June 4, 1970. Emancipation Day is the national holiday marking this anniversary.
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Often the 'happiest place to live on earth' and home of the Northern Lights, reindeer, and gorgeous scenery, Scandinavia's Finland honors the birth of its sixth president, Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, on June...
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Old Maid's Day was created in 1946 when many WWII soldiers returned home. Think of it as the first-speed dating service bringing singles together in a social atmosphere. Although there was an upsurge in...
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Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day, is an Israeli state holiday celebrating the conquest and annexation of East Jerusalem during the Six Day War of 1967. In Israel, the day is described as the Day of Reun...
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June 5, 1963, is the anniversary of an uprising in Iran, referred to as the 15th of Khordad. Iranian historians and the people point to this event as the beginning of the Islamic Revolution. The event beg...
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On June 5, 1849, Denmark became a constitutional monarchy, and the constitution was changed and readopted on June 5, 1953. Constitution Day in Denmark marks these two anniversaries and is a national holid...
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World Environment Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting nature and the planet proactively. This awareness campaign is sponsored by the United Nations Environment Program and was cr...
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Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities pose a serious threat to the sustainability of global fisheries, leading to a loss of 11–26 million tonnes of fish each year and costing the w...
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While the gingerbread house is most prevalent during Christmas, people enjoy gingerbread year around. Gingerbread is often mixed with honey and molasses (treacle) and made into bread or biscuit. In the...
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On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control described a new disease that seemed to attack gay men. That disease would eventually be called AIDS, and the virus was identified in 1985 as the Human Immu...
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Global Running Day occurs on the first Wednesday of June as a tribute to those who love running. Created in 2009, Global Running Day is organized by various nationwide running clubs. Competitions, goal...
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The Six-Day War continues to resonate as a foundational event creating the current facts in Israel. It marks the beginning of the complete military occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and the Golan H...