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If it is a living entity with mobility and not human, it falls into the category of animals, insects, birds, fish, and reptiles.
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The holiday was founded by pachyderm lover Wayne Hepburn when he became so fascinated by an elephant-shaped paperweight given by his daughter. It is a perfect day to show your love and affection to this...
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World Rhino Day aims to raise awareness of the plight of the five rhino species. First observed in 2011 and sponsored by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Lisa Jane Campbell championed the cause fro...
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People aren't the only living beings on this planet that sometimes need a little help getting around due to paralysis or limb loss. Animals too. Created in 2011, National Walk & Roll Dog Day honors our ca...
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Twice a year, Proposal Day® falls on the equinox, generating worldwide discussion among eligible singles seeking marriage. The day allows singles to press the issue if so inclined. This day also support...
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Checkers or Dog in Politics Day commemorates the 'Checkers Speech' by Vice Presidential candidate Richard Nixon on September 23, 1953. The Checkers Speech garnered the largest television audience then,...
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The Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival and Craft Show features 150 exhibitors selling Native American and Western Arts and Crafts and South Dakota Made Products. Dancers, music, and poets provide full-on enter...
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Created in 2012, the Remember Me Thursday Movement seeks to find forever homes for the 2.7 million pets orphaned to shelters that lose their lives yearly. This global awareness campaign occurs in 180 coun...
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NOTTINGHAM GOOSE FAIR: A 700-YEAR-OLD TRADITION Over 250,000 visitors flock to the Nottingham Goose Fair, one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most beloved annual events, each autumn. The fair is held...
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The 4th Saturday in September is a no-fishing day, a day to give fish amnesty from being caught. This event is sponsored annually by PETA.
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National Hunting & Fishing Day honors generations of anglers and hunters and their contributions to wildlife conservation. Established by the US Congress and President Nixon in 1972, people enjoy huntin...
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Initiated in 2018, The World's Largest Pet Walk is an annual fundraiser in which you pledge to take the pet of your choice out for a walk and have people sponsor you. Your pet can be a goldfish in a bowl,...
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International Rabbit Day promotes the protection and care of both domestic and wild rabbits. In its mission statement, House Rabbit Society, the sponsor, states: "ALL rabbits are valuable as individual...
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Fish Tank Floorshow Night: “All year, the fish and other tank residents must stay under the spotlight and keep us entertained. Well, turnabout is fair play. Gather family and friends around the aquarium a...
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World Rabies Day raises awareness of rabies and its prevention. The event occurs on the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur (December 27, 1822 - September 28, 1895), the developer of the first rab...
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Shetland Wool is prized the world over for its quality and durability. Created in 2011, Shetland Wool Week is an international awareness campaign promoting the United Kingdom's wool industry, specifically...
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September 29 is the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, or Michaelmas Day, a Christian religious holiday dedicated to Archangel Michael, the guardian, and protector of the people. In 15th century Eur...
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