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National Dog Bite Prevention Week® encourages us to do our best to prevent dog bites. Dog bites are the 11th leading cause of non-fatal injuries to children in the first decade of this century. This event moved to April in 2017.

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Apr

Dolphin Day, Ntl.: April 14

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Dolphin Day is an unofficial event observed globally for over 25 years. Initially focused on raising awareness of the Southeast Asia hunting practices affecting dolphins, today, it is simply a celebration of these beloved mammals of the sea. Currently, two official events occur annually focusing on raising awareness: one in February, World Love for Dolphins Day, and the International Day of Awareness for the Dolphins of Taiji in September.

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Apr

Equal Pay Day (1963): April 14

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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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Apr

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

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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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