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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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MADE IN THE PHILIPPINES PRODUCT WEEK: SHOWCASING LOCAL EXCELLENCE Every August, the Philippines celebrates Made in the Philippines Product Week, a vibrant event promoting and celebrating Filipino-made go...
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On August 19, 1839, the French government purchased the patent for the Daguerreotype process from Louis Daguerre and Joseph Nicephore Niepce. His is the invention that made photography possible. Rather th...
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The Masai Cultural Week Festival unfolds near Sekenani Gate, drawing numerous visitors from neighboring counties. The 2023 inaugural festival timed perfectly with the breathtaking wildebeest migration. T...
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Drawing 3.5 million visitors a year, the Blackpool Illumination is a major tourist attraction since 1879. The spectacle of lights features over 400,000 lamps covering approximately 5 miles of waterfront 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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As children across the globe eagerly await Santa Claus's annual journey, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) ensures they can follow his sleigh's every move with their time-honored Santa...
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Pan American Aviation Day seeks to stimulate interest in aviation, spawn further development of rapid communications, and increase cultural development between the countries of the Western Hemisphere. T...
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National Safe Driving Week occurs during the first week of December and promotes car safety, winter preparation, and driving in inclement weather during the holidays. The event brings up the dangers of un...
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Presidential Proclamation: Wright Brothers Day On December 17, 1903, after years of determination and creativity, Orville and Wilbur Wright's wooden aircraft sailed the steady winds of Kitty Hawk, North...
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National Airboat Day, celebrated on February 19th each year, is a recent addition to the calendar of national days, having been created in February 2021 by Wild Florida Airboats. Airboats are a unique and...
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Be Adventurous and Self-reliant Day marks the anniversary of February 1, 1709, when Daniel Defoe's epic adventure "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" was published. The book has been translated...
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Initiated in 1950, the Sapporo Snow Festival is an annual event in Japan that features snow-related activities, including a world-class snow sculpture contest. Additional activities include light shows, f...
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Take a Cruise Day is an unofficial holiday that allows the cruise industry to showcase the unique aspects of cruise vacations and for travelers to explore or reminisce about their cruise experiences. The...
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Resilient tourism plays a crucial role in the economic development of many countries, particularly in developing nations, small island developing states, Africa, and middle-income countries. It serves as...
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Miami is known for its art deco-style architecture, and each January, Miami hosts Art Deco Weekend, a festival of architecture, art, and all things Miami. This free community cultural festival supports th...
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National Cable Car Day marks the anniversary of the use of the first cable cars created by Andrew Hallidie in San Francisco in 1873. Hallidie was born in England and moved to the US in 1852. Once statesi...
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Leave it to the Aussies to make sport of one of the most reviled insects in the world, the cockroach. Each year on Australia Day, Brisbane, Australia, celebrates with the Cockroach Races, cockroach beauty...