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Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD) aims to raise awareness of the importance of restoring cars and their role in American history. Today, many events are happening throughout the country, including classic car cruises and car shows. Since 2010, a U.S. Senate Resolution requested by the SEMA Action Network (SAN) has marked the second Friday of July as CCAD. This event celebrates the preservation of historic, classic, and specialty cars in the United States. Enthusiasts nationwide are encouraged to show their support by attending or hosting events such as car shows, cruises, or simply driving their unique vehicle to work.

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Eat Your Jell-O Day, Ntl.: July 12

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Eat your Jell-o Day is simply a day to eat the gelatin dessert trademarked as Jell-o in 1899 by May David Wait. There is no trademark application, patent, or birthday/death day tied to this event; we can only assume that someone wanted an excuse to eat one of their favorite summer treats and thus created the day. After that, it became a traditional celebration that proliferated on the Internet.

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Independence Day, (KI)(1979): July 12

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Kiribati (Formerly the Gilbert Islands) is an island nation of 32 atolls and one raised coral island in the South Pacific. Independence Day celebrates its autonomy from Great Britain on July 12, 1979, and this is a national holiday.

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Independence Day, (ST )(1975): July 12

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Independence Day in São Tomé and Príncipe marks the anniversary of July 12, 1975, the official declaration of Independence from Portugal. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Motorcycle Day, Ntl.: July 12

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Created in 2016, National Motorcycle Day is an annual awareness campaign to promote safety and best practices in motorcycle riding, care, and maintenance. Enthusiasts are encouraged to show the positive impact riders, motorcycle clubs, and the motorcycle industry have on communities nationwide.

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Night of Nights (US-CA)(1999): July 12

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Morse Code formed the standard of international maritime communication for much of the 20th century. Night of Nights celebrates the end of its use in the United States at Point Reyes Station on July 12, 1999. Each year, on this night, radio stations, ships at sea, and ports come together on-air, sharing stories and communications to honor the men and women of the radiotelegraph industry. What began as an American event is worldwide.

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Orangemen's Day (UK)(1690): July 12

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In Northern Ireland, July 12 is the Orangemen’s Day. Otherwise known as The Glorious Twelfth, this is a bank holiday celebrated Monday when it falls on a weekend. It commemorates the Battle of Boyne. Public offices, businesses, and transport services are on special holiday timetables, and marches organized by the Lodges of the Orange Order are held. March participants dress in suits with black bowler hats, white gloves, and collarettes, usually in orange and draped around the neck to form a V-shape. Collarets indicate the lodge number and position of the wearer. The Battle of the Boyne occurred on July 1, 1690, near Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland between the forces of King James VII of Scotland and James II of England. Prince William of Orange, who later became King William III, emerged the victor. At its base, the Battle of the Boyne is the struggle between Catholics and Protestants for Ireland, with Prince William of Orange representing the latter and King James, the former. The actual battle did not happen on July 12 but on July 1. The dates differ today because the Gregorian Calendar replaced the Julian calendar in 1752.

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Pecan Pie Day: July 12

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Pecan Pie Day is a celebration highlighting one of the most loved pies, the pecan pie. Though a Southern staple, people cannot resist the buttery smell of the pecan pie cooked on this day. The makers of Karo syrup popularized the pecan pie, but the origin of this pie is France, and the French brought it to New Orleans. Personal Story from Laura: "My first encounter with pecans occurred when I was about six. Mom and Dad had another couple over to play Bridge. It turns out they didn't have enough pecan pie for the adults and kids, so they told us kids, all four of us, that we had to be 18 years of age to eat pecan pie. We believed them. I would be 18 the first time I tasted pecan pie. It is my favorite today, but I can't believe my parents coveted it! Or that I believed them. We still laugh about that to this day." So, enjoy your pecans this month, but please don't tell your children they can't eat pecan pie until they are adults. They might believe you!

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People with Different Colored Eyes Day (Heterochromia Iridium): July 12

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People with Different Colored Eyes Day celebrates those born with heterochromia iridium. Heterochromia iridium is a condition where the color of one iris differs from the other. This condition, though rare, happens when there is an increase or decrease in iris pigmentation.

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Simplicity Day (1817): July 12

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Simplicity Day marks the birthday of Henry David Thoreau, an influential poet, historian, and philosopher, on July 12, 1817. Take a step back from your busy life today, and destress by enjoying simple things. Go on a nature adventure, spend time alone, or press pause and take time to be.

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Cherry Festival, Ntl (US-MI): June 29 - July 6

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The first National Cherry Festival was in 1925. This annual fair attracts people from around the world to Traverse City, Michigan. Festivities include an air show, live concerts and of course everything cherry you can eat!

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Be Nice to New Jersey Week: July 7-13

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No state receives more lousy press from comedians than New Jersey. Therefore, Lone Star publications decided New Jersey needs a week for the nation to "share the love" and support it as it should be.

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Sports Cliché Week: July 14-20

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Have you ever noticed the same old tired clichés are used regardless of sport? Come on, sports professionals. During Sports Cliché Week, let's get creative and develop some new descriptions. Players, let's show your brain as well as brawn! Fans, what can you come up with? Annually, it is the week of the MLB All-Star Game.

PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are unknown until a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Bald Is In Day: July 13

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Bald Is In Day aims to increase awareness about alopecia areata, a balding disease in men and women. This day is a time to educate those affected on how to live with alopecia and make the most of their lives.

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Barbershop Music Day (1945): July 13

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In 1945 Edna Mae Anderson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, invited several women to sing in a group. Their husbands were members of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America. The women wanted to be part of the group, but the men said no. Later that evening, the Sweet Adelines, a group of female acapella singers, was created. This group later expanded to become the Sweet Adelines International. The Adelines created Barbershop Music Day in 2005 to mark the 60th anniversary of their organization.

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