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The United Nations General Assembly, by its resolution 55/201 of December 20, 2000, proclaimed May 22 as The International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The date commemorates the adoption of the text of the Convention on May 22, 1992, by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The UN General Assembly designated December 29 (the date of entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity) the International Day for Biological Diversity. However, it took a lot of work for many countries to plan and carry out suitable celebrations on December 29; given the number of holidays that coincide, the official date was moved to May.

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May

Canadian Immigrants' Day (CA): May 22

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If you live in Oceania or the Americas and are not a member of the indigenous population, you or your ancestors were once immigrants. Canada was built on its immigrants' dreams, aspirations, blood, sweat, and tears. Each year Canada sets aside this day, Canadian Immigrants' Day, to celebrate their contributions to Canadian society and open discussion on immigration policy and law.

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May

Colored Troops Founders Day (1863): May 22

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Although African Americans and people of color have been instrumental in every conflict before the United States became a nation. However, they were often excluded from official recognition and pay. On May 22, 1863, people of color became official US military members on the Union side in this case. By the end of the US Civil War, more than 200,000 persons of color were official US army members. Colored Troops Founders Day marks this anniversary.

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May

Emmy Awards®, Daytime: May 22 (est)

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The Daytime Emmy Awards honor excellence in all fields of broadcast production segmented into 68 categories, including series, performers, technical and creative. The awards pay tribute to exceptional work in daytime broadcasting.

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May

Goth Day, World: May 22

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World Goth Day celebrates Goth culture and its significant contribution to our colorful and exciting world.

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May

Harvey Milk Day (1930): May 22

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Harvey Milk was an American politician and gay rights activist and the first openly gay elected official in the United States. Born on May 22, 1930, in Woodmere, New York, Milk spent much of his early life in New York City before moving to San Francisco, California, in the early 1970s. In San Francisco, Milk opened a camera shop on Castro Street, which became a hub for the local gay community, earning him the nickname "Mayor of Castro Street." Over time he became involved in local politics. After several unsuccessful attempts, Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977, making history as one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. As a supervisor, Milk was a strong advocate for gay rights and worked on legislation to protect the rights of this community. He was instrumental in passing a landmark anti-discrimination ordinance that prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation in housing, employment, and public services. Harvey Milk's political career ended when he was assassinated on November 27, 1978, by former supervisor Dan White. The assassination also claimed the life of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone. The trial of Dan White and the subsequent verdict, which resulted in a relatively lenient sentence, led to the "White Night Riots," a series of protests and civil unrest in San Francisco. Harvey Milk's life and legacy have impacted the gay community and the fight for equal rights. His activism and political career paved the way for greater visibility and acceptance of people currently referred to as LGBTQ+ individuals. In 2009, Milk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. His life has been the subject of several books, documentaries, and a biographical film, "Milk" (2008), starring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made Harvey Milk Day an official California state public holiday in 2009.

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May

Maritime Day, Ntl. (1819): May 22

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National Maritime Day honors the mariners of the United States, the men, and women that serve on American ships and tugs and in its ports and shipyards, during peace or at war. The day marks the anniversary of the embarkment of the first steamship to cross the Atlantic, the SS Savannah, on May 22, 1819.

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May

Moon—Full: May 22

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A full moon occurs when the moon is illuminated by the sun and on the opposite side of the earth. Its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees. For centuries, people have applied names to full moons to track the seasons and as a point of reference. The names listed below come from Native American and Colonial American traditions passed down through generations. Here are the common names for full moons in each month in the Northern Hemisphere (the Southern Hemisphere doesn't do this tradition): January: Wolf Moon—Named after the howling of wolves during the cold winter nights. February: Snow Moon—Named for the typically heavy snowfall. March: Worm Moon—As the ground thaws, earthworms emerge, attracting birds. April: Seed Moon—Time to plant for the fall harvest. May: Flower Moon—Named for the abundance of flowers in May. June: Strawberry Moon— due to the short harvesting season for strawberries in the northeastern United States. July: Buck Moon—when new antlers grow on male deer (bucks). August: Sturgeon Moon—when sturgeon fish are abundant in North America's Great Lakes. September: Harvest Moon—time to harvest crops. October: Hunter's Moon—game is at its fattest, allowing hunters to stock up for the winter months. November: Beaver Moon—when beavers build their winter dams. December: Cold Moon—long, dark, and cold nights. Full moon names vary between cultures, regions, and traditions; several full moons have alternative names. The above are the most common. A blue moon occurs when two full moons are in a single month, and February is the only month in the year that occasionally does not have a full moon. A blood moon describes a total lunar eclipse.

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May

Musical Instrument Day, (Buy a): May 22

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Buy a Musical Instrument Day encourages people to get a musical instrument and learn to play. Whether you're the next Jimi Hendrix or just going to play for fun, the ability to play a musical instrument benefits your well-being and self-confidence and adds to the enjoyment of others. Championed by Gibson.

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May

Vanilla Pudding Day, Ntl.: May 22

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National Vanilla Pudding Day celebrates the age-old standout vanilla pudding. Unlike custard, pudding does not have eggs in it. In past centuries, the vanilla pudding was often mixed with poultry or fish. Thankfully today, this doesn’t happen much anymore, and it’s good as it is.

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May

Yemen National Day (YE)(1990): May 22

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The Republic of Yemen was created on this day in 1990 with the reunification of the Yemen Arab Republic and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen. Yemen is the poorest country on the Arabian Peninsula and has had a few years of peace. In 2015, civil war again erupted in the tiny nation between Houthi separatists and the ruling government. It quickly became a regional conflict with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, backed by the United States, attacking the country. The battle continues as of this writing, though without US support since February 2021. The Saudi Coalition blames its rival Iran and positions this as a proxy war; an investigative report by PBS Newshour in 2018 interviewed Houthi rebels and found no such material support. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/american-made-bombs-in-yemen-are-killing-civilians-destroying-infrastructure-and-fueling-anger-at-the-u-s Instead, it illustrated the humanitarian disaster unfolding in which over one million people have been diagnosed with cholera, million more are starving, and the majority of aid is cut off. Human Rights Watch calls it the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, and it continues to be largely ignored by the Western media. Though this is Yemen's national day, the ongoing war leaves little room to celebrate.

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May

Jyeshtha (H): May 24 - June 22

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Jyeshtha or Jyaistha is the third month of the Hindu calendar, corresponding to May-June in the Gregorian calendar. 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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May

Declaration of the Bab (1844): May 22/23

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The Baha'i faith marks the Declaration of the Bab each year, and it is the anniversary of the day he was declared a new messenger of God in Shiraz, modern-day Iraq, on May 22, 1844. Declaration of the Bab is a religious holiday for the faith. The Bab is considered the predecessor of the Baha'u'llah, the founder of the religion, who the Baha'i believes to be the one promised in Islam. Born Siyyid' Ali-Muhammad on October 20, 1819, he was considered a precocious child. Trained early in the teachings of the Qur'an, he was considered "of pure lineage," a direct descendent of Fatimah.

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May

Best Friend-in-Law Day, Ntl.: May 23

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If you’re fortunate enough to have a spouse or significant other, you probably have enjoyed having your world open to another social circle. National Best Friend-in-Law Day celebrates the close friendships formed through marriage and long-term relationships when you meet the circle of your significant other. Annually on May 23.

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May

Blues Music Awards (WC Handy Awards): May 9

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Each May in Memphis, The Blues Foundation presents the Blues Music Awards. The annual Blues Music Awards ceremony recognizes superior achievements in Blues performance, songwriting, and recording while honoring its rich cultural tradition. The ceremony is broadcast live on Sirius XM’s B.B. King’s Bluesville.

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