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In August, we live through the Dog Days of Summer. It's hot and often humid, and those who can leave for better climates do. Down south, winter is in full force. August is also known as "the ...
Is it hot enough (or cold enough if you're below the equator) for you yet? There is actually a day for that! Like every month, I pick a diverse collection of events you may or may not know about. This ...
Along with October, May is one of the most densely packed months of the year. It's before the summer humidity and the last whole month of the school year. The weather is warming in t...
International Clown Week began in the United States as a Presidential proclamation by former President Richard Nixon and grew into an international event.
In 1967 Clown Club of America members were urged to write to their congressmen and senators requesting a presidential proclamation naming August 1-7 as National Clown Week.
In 1969, after clowns met with Senator John McClellan of Arkansas, chairman of the Senate subcommittee on Observances and Holidays, a resolution was introduced, and success was finally achieved.
On October 8, 1970, Public Law 91-443 under the 91st Congress, JJR 26 was passed by both the House and Senate and sent to President Nixon for his signature.
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