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Equal Pay Day is dedicated to promoting the idea of equal pay for equal work, irrespective of gender. On average, women continue to make less money, doing the same job as men. The US Equal Pay Act passed on June 10, 1963, establishing a minimum wage and maximum hours that a person could work without incurring overtime. It prohibited sexual discrimination based on pay in commerce and manufacturing. Service industry positions, including food service and agriculture, were excluded in specific instances. President Obama said: "On National Equal Pay Day, let us resolve to become a Nation that values the contributions of our daughters as much as those of our sons, denies them no opportunity, and sets no limits on their dreams." Read the entire Equal Pay Act at: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/epa.cfm.

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Fire Service Day, Ntl.(IN)(1944): April 14

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India's National Fire Service Day and Week are observed on April 14 every year to commemorate the lives lost in the Mumbai Dock Fire of 1944, one of the most devastating fires in Indian history. The day and week raise awareness about fire safety, prevention, and protection measures and recognize the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by firefighters and first responders. The day honors and pays tribute to the 71 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Throughout the week, various events and activities promote fire safety and prevention to the public. Fire stations often hold open houses, conduct demonstrations and drills, and organize seminars and workshops to educate people about fire hazards and how to respond in case of an emergency. ABOUT THE MUMBAI DOCK FIRE The Mumbai Dock Fire, also known as the Bombay Explosion, occurred on April 14, 1944, during World War II, at the Victoria Dock of Bombay (now Mumbai), the busiest port city in British India. The disaster occurred when the freighter SS Fort Stikine, a ship carrying a mixed cargo that included ammunition, cotton bales, gold, and other materials, caught fire. The fire quickly spread, and the ship's cargo of explosives detonated in two massive blasts, causing widespread destruction in the surrounding area. The explosion resulted in the deaths of between 800 and 1,300 people and injured over 3,000 others. The blast caused extensive damage to the Victoria Dock, nearby buildings, and infrastructure, leaving a significant part of the dock area in ruins damaging or destroying several ships moored nearby. The exact cause of the fire is believed to be a combination of factors, including the highly combustible cotton bales in the proximity of the explosives. The tragedy highlighted the dangers of handling hazardous materials in congested port areas and led to changes in the handling and storage of such materials.

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Apr

Fire Service Week, Ntl. (IN)(1944: April 14-20

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Guru Nanak (1469) (S): April 14*

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Today is the anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Sikh faith, Guru Nanak. Born on April 15, 1469, in the Punjab village of Talwandy, he was part of a simple Hindu family. Guru Nanak spent his life spreading the words of reform and challenging the existing religious dogmas and tenants, thus successfully laying the foundations of Sikhism.

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Apr

Health Information Professionals Week (HIP): April 14-18 (est)

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Health information professionals serve patients and providers. They protect, interpret, and transmit critical patient information, keeping it safe and ensuring it is only seen by those who need to see it. Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week celebrates these professionals' decorum and attention to detail. It's a week to say thank you.

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Apr

Khalsa Day, Vaisakhi (S)(1699): April 14

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Khalsa Panth marks the anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh's initiation of the first five members of the Khalsa on April 14, 1699. It is a joyous festival in the Sikh faith.

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Apr

Look Up at the Sky Days: April 14

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Look Up at the Sky Day urges each to pause from their regular life and look at the world around them. Celebrating is as simple as putting down your mobile devices, taking a deep breath, and looking up at the sky. Beautiful!

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Apr

Moment of Laughter Day, Intl.: April 14

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International Moment of Laughter Day encourages people to laugh out loud in public and make others laugh too. Organized by "America's Humorologist" Izzy Gesell, on this day, everyone is invited to laugh out loud, tell a funny story, or indulge in a light-hearted prank at home or the office. What is most important is that you laugh!

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Apr

Pan American Day, Ntl.(1890): April 14

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Pan American Day marks the anniversary of the First International Conference of American States, which concluded on April 14, 1890. It is the organization preceding the 1948 creation of the Organization of American States.

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Apr

Pathologist Assistant Day, Ntl. (1972): April 14

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Pathologist Assistants are health care professionals that work in pathology, providing surgical assistance on autopsies. National Pathologists' Assistants Day honors these professionals on the anniversary of their professional charter and incorporation, April 14, 1972. This event began in 2014.

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Apr

Student Employment Week, Ntl.(US): April 14-18

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National Student Employment Week urges employers to give student job-seekers a chance and celebrates the contribution of student employees around the country. With tuition prices rising yearly, more and more students must work to attend university. This week prepares students and educates business owners on the benefits of hiring college students.

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Apr

Teach Children to Save Money Day, Ntl.: April 7-11

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Teach Children to Save (TCTS) is a free national program sponsored by the ABA Foundation. It organizes banker volunteers throughout the year to help young people develop savings habits early in life.

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Apr

Vaisakh (S): April 14 – May 14

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Vaisakh is the second month in the Sikh calendar, and it is considered a time for harvesting crops in some regions.

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Apr

Vaisakh (S): April 14 – May 14

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Vaisakh is the second month in the Sikh calendar, and it is considered a time for harvesting crops in some regions.

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Vaisakhadi (H): April 14

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Vaisakhadi is a day of thanksgiving for the farmers who bring in the harvest. In some regions, it marks the start of the new year in the Hindu faith. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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