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Transportation events focused on what moves us: the transportation industries, the people who make it possible, and anything that supports physical movement, including ships, automobiles, buses, trains, bicycles, and planes, shipping, careers and infrastructure.
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US Air Force Day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Aeronautical Division by the US Army Signal Corps. The Aeronautical Division was responsible for ballooning and other aerial objects. Th...
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Fight children's cancer and enjoy a ride with your mates! Choose any day during the month to host a cycle tour anywhere in the country. To get started, register your event with the Great Cycle Challenge....
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AMERICA'S MOTORSPORTS AWARENESS MONTH: CELEBRATING SPEED AND SAFETY Each August, America celebrates Motorsports Awareness Month, a nationwide event dedicated to promoting the excitement and significance...
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Sponsored by the thespian group Rogue's Armada, International Pirate Month celebrates pirates' legend rather than reality. Pirating remains a severe problem in several parts of the world, most notably o...
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If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, your Mecca is Sturgis, South Dakota. Each year over one-half million motorcyclists, their families, and friends gather in the little town of Sturgis for the largest gat...
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NATIONAL STOP ON RED WEEK: PROMOTING INTERSECTION SAFETY Every August, the United States observes National Stop on Red Week, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of running red...
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National Lighthouse Day marks the anniversary of Congressional approval and the declaration signed by President George Washington creating and supporting a network of lighthouses, piers, and buoys on Augu...
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Digital Nomad Day celebrates the lifestyle of people who live in their cars, vans, buses, and recreational vehicles (RV) and travel around the United States. Internationally, it describes people with jobs...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with state and local safety partners around the nation to remind drivers and motorcyclists about t...
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The Aussies have a sense of humor, something well illustrated by hosting a regatta on the dry bed of the Todd River in Alice Springs— the Henley on Todd Regatta. Inspired by England's Henley Royal Regatta...
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Roller Coaster Day marks August 16, 1878, the anniversary of the first patent for the roller coaster granted to Richard Knudsen and JG Taylor. Several years later, the first roller coaster built by LaMarc...
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Marking the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday on August 19, 1871, Aviation Week is a celebration of all aspects of aviation, including technology, travel, and tourism.
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National Aviation Day honors the field of aviation and occurs each year on the birthday of Orville Wright (August 19, 1871). President Franklin Delano Roosevelt proclaimed the day during his administratio...
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Ride the Wind Day marks the anniversary of the first human-powered flight, the Gossamer Condor 2, in 1977. This light plane traveled 2,172 meters, propelled by human power alone. This is a day about hu...
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National Petroleum & Natural Gas Day focuses on the Petroleum and Natural Gas industries and the role each plays in our lives. It marks the anniversary of the discovery of oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania,...
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The Dutch Grand Prix in the Netherlands is an annual Formula 1 Race and part of the F1 racing circuit.
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National Bike Shop Day began in 2017. Its purpose is to bring together independent bike stores across the country and educate the public about the economic, ecological, and health benefits of bicycling. A...
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International Civil Aviation Day marks the anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) creation in Chicago in 1944. The United Nations acknowledges the day.
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NATIONAL DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER CAMPAIGN Each year, from mid-December through New Year's Day, the United States observes the National Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, a crucial initiative...
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Created to promote energy conservation and prevent global warming and climate change, World Energy Conservation Day is observed in over 150 countries worldwide.