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As of this writing, 193 nations, the Holy See, and Palestine make up the United Nations. Each year in September, member nations gather in New York City to discuss issues affecting the global community. The largest country in terms of population is China, with 1.45 billion people, and the smallest is the Holy See, with just 800 citizens. Currently, the following states are not recognized as separate nations at the UN: Kosovo, Taiwan, Western Sahara, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Northern Cyprus

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Baltic Independence (1991): September 6

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Today is the anniversary of independence for the three countries known as the Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia). Each officially gained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. During World War II in 1940, the Soviet Union began its occupation of the three countries, forcibly admitting them to its union. Fifty-one years later, the occupation ended, and the three countries became free on September 6, 1991, when Moscow officially recognized their independence.

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Defense of Pakistan Day, (PK): September 6

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Defense of Pakistan Day remembers the Indo-Pakistan War, which ran from April - September 1965. Defense of Pakistan Day is a national holiday

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Fight Procrastination Day: September 6

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If you consider yourself to be a "normal" human, then you love to procrastinate! Worry not! Billions of people are just like you! National Fight Procrastination Day celebrates procrastination and teaches us ways to reduce it and be more proactive. Whether creating to-do lists or keeping a note on your phone, it is always important to keep track of our daily obligations and fulfill as many of them as possible. After all, the sooner we finish our to-do lists, the sooner we can go back home to doing nothing!

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Skyscraper Day (1856): September 3

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Skyscraper Day commemorates the birthday of Louis H. Sullivan on September 3, 1856. A mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, he is considered the father of the American skyscraper. His most famous buildings include the Guaranty Building in Buffalo, New York; Wainwright Building in St. Louis, Missouri; Schiller Building and Theater in Chicago, Illinois; and the Auditorium Building in Chicago, Illinois.

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Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week: September 3-9

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Substitute Teachers have a tough job. They take over classes for regular teachers when they are sick or unable to come in. It can be a thankless job but also rewarding. Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week acknowledges the expertise and professionalism of steadfast and dynamic teachers.

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Waffle Week, Ntl: September 3-9

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The Waffle House's National Waffle Week celebrates the nook and cranny food and its contribution to American culture. The first viable patent for a waffle iron was granted on August 24, 1869, to Cornelius Swartwout, US Patent 94043 A.

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Animals' Day (CW): September 4

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Day of Unity (CL): September 4

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Day of Unity jumpstarts spring in Chile and kicks off National Month. On September 18, 1810, Chile formed its first national government, independent from Spain. It would take another eight years to win against the monarchists and colonialists for Chile to achieve independence. September celebrates the victory of patriots over colonizers and the birth of a new nation. This celebration includes the Day of Unity on the first Monday of September, Independence Day on the 18th, and Constitution and Army Day on the 19th.

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Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week, Intl.: September 4-10

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Independence Week, (BR)(1822): September 4-10

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Labor Day (US): September 4

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Labor Day in the United States is the first Monday in September, and this national holiday began in 1882. Labor Day honors the American labor movement and the workers' contributions to the country's economy. The holiday signals the end of the summer. It is one of seven national holidays workers traditionally get off: Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Juneteenth, and New Year's Day. Those who do not get this day off are paid holiday pay, usually 150% of their hourly salary. Parades are held throughout the United States, but the most common way to spend Labor Day is with friends and a picnic or backyard bar-b-ques.

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Macadamia Nut Day: September 4

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Mouthguard Day: September 4

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As children and young adults head back to school, Mouthguard Day was established in 2018 to heighten awareness about the need to protect teeth while playing sports. An adequately fitted gum shield can prevent damage to teeth and head injuries.

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