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International Daughters Day, created by Indian greeting card company Archies Limited, occurs on the fourth Sunday of September. The day raises awareness and appreciation of women, daughters, and girls in a nation prone to patriarchy and was quickly adopted internationally in several countries. Daughters Day has mistakenly been picked up in the United States as a fixed observance on September 25 each year, a misreading of the original event that moves dates. The American observance is an internet invention, unofficial and unsponsored. International Daughters Day is the actual and official event each year, and it always occurs on the 4th Sunday of the month.

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Sep

Heritage Day, (ZA): September 24

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South Africa is a nation of many peoples, cultures, and nations. Each year the nation pauses to recognize the unique contributions of its many cultures through National Heritage Day.

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Sep

Independence Day, (GW)(1973): September 24

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Independence Day in Guinea-Bissau marks the anniversary of September 24, 1973, when the nation gained independence from Portuguese rule. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Sep

Moon—Third Quarter: September 24

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Today is the third quarter of the Moon, meaning it is halfway between the full and new moon.

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Sep

Palestine Petitions for Statehood (2011): September 24

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Today marks the anniversary of Palestine's 2011 petition for statehood. The nation-state of Israel has occupied parts of Palestine since 1948 and the whole of Palestine since 1967. The diplomatic campaign "Palestine 194" of 2011 helped Palestine reach the status of a non-member observer state by the UN. This status was later formally backed by the Arab League and officially confirmed by the Palestine Liberation Organization.

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Sep

Punctuation Day, Ntl.: September 24

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National Punctuation Day commemorates the use of proper punctuation and spelling. This occasion originated with Jeff Rubin in 2004. Today, people are encouraged to spot errors in grammar found in everyday life.

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Sep

Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving (1734): September 24

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The Schwenkfelders are a Christian offshoot of Lutheranism, which originated with Casper Schwenckfeld (1489-1561) of Silesia (Southern Germany). His followers would eventually settle in the Perkiomen Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania. Like the Puritans of England, they immigrated to the American colonies to escape religious persecution. They arrived in the United States from the city of Harpersdorf (Poland) between 1731 and 1737. The most significant wave came on September 22, 1734, and they celebrated their first Day of Remembrance on September 24, 1734. The Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving is the oldest known thanksgiving celebration in the United States. President Lincoln declared the national holiday, Thanksgiving, on the fourth Thursday of November in 1863 to unite the nation during the American Civil War.

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Sep

Voter Registration Day, Ntl: September 24

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National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday first observed in 2012. Its objective is to get the 25% of eligible voters who aren't registered to vote, registered. On the fourth Tuesday in September, volunteers across the country hit the streets and reached out to the unregistered to help them get registered ahead of the fall elections. This event is endorsed by several groups, including the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the National Association of Election Officials (The Election Center).

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Sep

Ataxia Awareness Day, International: September 25

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Each year Ataxia UK sponsors International Ataxia Awareness Day. Ataxias are a rare group of neurological conditions that affect balance, coordination, and speech. The condition doesn't discriminate and can affect anyone of any age. Studies suggest around 10,000 people live in the UK with a form of ataxia. Some forms of ataxia are treatable, but there is still no cure in most cases. A recent poll showed that only 10% of the UK population have heard of ataxia.

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Sep

Comic Book Day, Ntl. (1837): September 25

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On September 25, 1837, Swiss schoolmaster Rodolphe Töpffer created the character Obadiah Oldbuck and chose to tell a story to his friends in a unique format. His primary motivation was his poor eyesight, and he had trouble reading the words, so he created the first storyboard with images and text beneath. His book was the first time anyone had put pictures and words together, which changed storytelling. Töpffer referred to his picture stories as "little follies." Upon publishing, the little follies became an instant hit. The idea quickly spread throughout Europe and the Americas. From the first little follies, the comic strip and later, the graphic novels and then finally video games, would be born. National Comic Book Day marks the anniversary of the creation of the first comic book. The best way to celebrate is to cuddle up with your favorite graphic novel and dig in.

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Sep

Dream Day, World: September 25

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World Dream Day is a global day dedicated to setting dreams in motion. The day's purpose is to honor the dreamer, visionary, and innovator in all of us through live and online events. The mission is to rebuild the human imagination and unite the world in achievement and aspiration. Doing so makes the world brighter, more innovative, and more collaborative. This event first ran in 2013.

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Sep

Fitness Day (UK): September 18

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The United Kingdom encourages people each year to get out and make physical fitness a part of their life and lifestyle with Fitness Day UK. Occurring on the final Wednesday in September, this is the largest fitness event in the nation held each year.

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Sep

Math Storytelling Day: September 25

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Maria Droujkova is the educator who creates mathematics curricula and games and founded Math Storytelling Day in 2009. The date chosen marks her birthday. The purpose of this day is to help children learn how math affects their daily life and how it exists, even when they don’t see it.

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Sep

Milk, World School Milk Day: September 25

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World School Milk Day occurs on the last Wednesday in September, a school day in most countries. Countries worldwide celebrate World School Milk day to celebrate the health benefits of school milk programs.

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Sep

One-Hit Wonder Day: September 25

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One-Hit Wonder Day honors the songs and artists that have achieved success only once on the Billboard charts. Best way to celebrate? Listen to some of your favorite one-hit wonders! The 60s and 70s were the reigning eras of the one-hit wonders. Cassette tapes, CDs, and later digital music slowly replaced radio play as the primary source of music listening. We’ve gathered a list of some of our favorites. See how many you may have heard of: Teen Angel by Mark Dinning 1960 Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel 1962 Green Tambourine by The Lemon Pipers 1968 Harper Valley PTA by Jeannie C Riley 1968 In the Year 2525 by Zager & Evans 1969 The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia by Vicki Lawrence 1973 Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks 1974 Lovin’ You by Minnie Piperton in 1975 The Hustle by Van McCoy in 1975 Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band 1976 Disco Duck by Rick Dees & his Cast of Idiots 1976 Hot Child in the City by Nick Gilder 1978 Chariots of Fire by Vangelis 1982 Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin 1988 How Do You Talk to an Angel by The Heights 1992 Do I Make You Proud by Taylor Hicks 2006

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