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PEACE CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH: PROMOTING HARMONY IN THE PHILIPPINES Peace Consciousness Month is a nationwide observance that fosters a culture of peace and nonviolence. The Office of the Presidential Advise...
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National Preparedness Month was created in 2004 and sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Department of Homeland Security to encourage people to prepare homes and businesse...
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International Beheading Day marks the anniversary of the execution of Lady Alice Lisle on September 2, 1685, at the age of 63. Lady Lisle was part of the English gentry, and her crime was treason. She w...
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September 2, 1945, marks Japan officially surrendering to the Allied Powers. Although the surrender was announced by Imperial Japan almost 20 days earlier, the treaty's signing occurred on September 2. Th...
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On September 3, 1783, the American Revolution officially ended with the signing of the Paris Treaty of 1783. Also known as the War of Independence, it was a conflict between 13 North American colonies...
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Defense of Pakistan Day remembers the Indo-Pakistan War, which ran from April - September 1965. Defense of Pakistan Day is a national holiday
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Today is the anniversary of independence for the three countries known as the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia). Each officially gained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Durin...
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National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week recognizes the people who work directly with the physically and mentally disabled. Throughout the week, staff honor these outstanding professionals...
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The fall of Jerusalem and the second temple's destruction is a critical date in Jewish and Christian theology that resonates even today. JEWISH: September 7, 70 AD, witnessed the fall of the eternal cit...
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The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/77/241 dated 10 January 2023, has designated 7th September as the International Day of Police Cooperation, starting in 2023. The Assembly reaff...
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Victory Day in Malta marks the anniversary of September 8, 1565, when the Turks' great siege was broken. It also serves as a reminder of the 1943 siege by Nazi Germany, which the nation also survived. Vic...
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Children worldwide are being endangered by ongoing conflicts that blatantly disregard the fundamental rule of war: the protection of children. These protracted conflicts are damaging entire generations' f...
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The Battle of St. George's Caye (September 3-10, 1798) marked a significant conflict in the wider Anglo-Spanish War. The Spanish had previously attempted to expel the British Baymen from the area in the 1...
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September 11 in the U.S. is National Patriot Day, proclaimed by President Bush first in 2001 and re-proclaimed yearly by the President. It is a tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist...
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Defender's Day in Maryland is a state holiday marking the Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry, September 12-15, 1814. This battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write the national anthem, "The Star Spangle...
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Today marks the anniversary of the creation of "Uncle Sam" in 1813. Uncle Sam is one of the most recognized symbols of the United States. During the War of 1812, soldiers stationed in Troy, New York, rec...
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Marking the anniversary of September 14, 1856, Battle of San Jacinto Day in Nicaragua celebrates the victory of Nicaragua's soldiers over the United States forces led by William Walker at the Hacienda San...
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Battle of Britain marks the turning point of the 4 month attack by Nazi Germany on England. The battle occurred during the summer and fall of 1940. By this time, World War II approached its first annive...
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Battle of Britain Week encompasses the anniversary of the Battle of Britain's turning point. The battle occurred during the summer and fall of 1940. By this time, World War II approached its first anniv...
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INDEPENDENCE BEGINS WITH A SHOUT EL GRITO DE DOLORES IN MEXICO Grito de Dolores is a pivotal event in Mexican history, marking the beginning of the country's struggle for independence from Spanish rule....