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Keep Kids Alive; Drive 25mph Day is a day of action designed to make roadways safer for drivers, pedestrians, passengers, cyclists, and kids at play. Commit to practicing safe driving for the next 24 hours to participate. These may translate to safer driving in the year ahead.

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May

Labor Day/Worker's Day International (CN): May 1

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International Labor Day recalls the Haymarket Martyrs in Chicago in 1886. It was 1886 when the workers at the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company in Chicago went on strike. The farm equipment manufacturing factory had begun mechanizing, putting the highly skilled metal workers out of work. Those remaining went on strike to demand an eight-hour workday. In the 1880s, workers typically worked 60 hours a week. In response, the company locked out the workers and hired scabs. On May 1, 1886, a large May Day parade was held in Chicago. On May 3, a riot at the factory saw two men killed by the police, leading to a mass rally in Haymarket Square the following night. Most of the rally was a peaceful event, with over 1500 people in attendance. After the last speaker, the police tried to break up the crowd. The crowd resisted, and someone set off a bomb. The violence escalated. Police began firing into the crowd. Seven policemen and four protesters were killed, and over 100 were injured. The riot was blamed on the labor movement, and its leaders, "the anarchists," were rounded up. In June 1886, they were brought to trial, and seven were sentenced to death despite never proving who threw the bomb. Two would later have their sentences commuted to life. The aftermath of Haymarket put unions in a negative light. Still, it led to the formation of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), which would take the drive to unionize into the 20th Century. May 1 is internationally recognized as Labor Day or Workers Day in over 80 countries. Some, like the United States, have a separate holiday set aside. For China, this is a significant state holiday that may move dates if May 1 falls on a Tuesday-Thursday so workers can enjoy a three-day weekend.

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May

Law Day: May 1

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Law Day is a national event in the United States created to focus on the founding laws and ideals of the United States, beginning with the Constitution. It is observed on May 1.

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May

Lei Day, (US-HI): May 1

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Lei Day is a big celebration in Hawaii with local music, hula dancing, and of course, lei contests. The lei is a Hawaiian necklace made of flowers, worn around the neck, and Lei Day is one day when everyone gets lei'd.

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May

Love Day, Global: May 1

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Global Love Day began in 2004. It celebrates universal oneness through love to unite one and all in a celebration of love and compassion. HOW TO PARTICIPATE Simply be love. Let the love within your heart be the focus of your awareness throughout the day. Allow yourself to be accepting, forgiving, peaceful, joyful, and in harmony with yourself and all life around you. Just be! THE INVITATIONAL The Love Foundation Inc. hosts an annual Art, Essay, and Poetry Invitational along with Global Love Day. This program encourages participants to share their perspectives on global love creatively.

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May

Loyalty Day: May 1

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Loyalty Day is set aside in the United States by Presidential decree each year to honor those who have defended the country, beginning with the original militia fighting in the Revolutionary War. It is a day of patriotism and nationalism, honoring all who have served.

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May

Lung Cancer Awareness Month (AU): May

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month aims to inform, educate and raise awareness on the early detection and diagnosis of lung cancer. Australia moved its annual observance from November to May in 2018 to expand the programs it makes available throughout the year. November remains International Lung Cancer Awareness Month and is also observed in Australia in addition to this event.

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May

Lupus Awareness Month, Ntl.: May

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May

Lyme Disease Awareness Month: May

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Lyme Disease Awareness Month occurs each year in May. Another Lyme Disease Awareness Month focused on canine owners runs in April. Each spring, deer ticks surface across North America. The deer tick is the primary source of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that manifests after a tick bites an animal. The bacteria enter the animal's bloodstream and settle into its joints. Symptoms of Lyme disease include lameness, limping, and a high fever. A vet must administer Lyme disease vaccinations. Other actions you can take to minimize exposure to Lyme disease include: Avoid walking through leaves and short trees in grassy, wooded, or sandy areas. Inspect your pet for ticks after walks and remove any that you find. Remove ticks with tweezers and gloves. Never touch a tick with your own hands.

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May

Maternal Mental Health Week: May 1-7

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Maternal mental health disorders occur during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. They can be mild or severe, including deep depression and anxiety, a less common but severe postpartum psychosis, which affects less than 0.5 percent of women and is always considered a medical emergency. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week intends to expand awareness of and the conversation about these treatable complications surrounding pregnancy. Annually the first seven days of May.

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May

May Day: May 1

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May

May One Day: May 1

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May One Day is about defining a dream, taking steps to realize that dream, and making it a reality. Annually on May 1 since 2016.

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May

Meat Free May (UK): May

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Meat Free May in the United Kingdom highlights the effects of consuming meat on the body and the planet. One cause of greenhouse gas emissions is livestock contributing to deforestation and climate change. The supply of fish in the oceans is also diminishing. Vegan and Vegetarian groups believe that if people eliminated meat or shifted to a lower-meat diet, there would be fewer deaths and reduced environmental damage.

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May

Medication Dependence Prevention Month (AU): May

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Medication Dependence Prevention Month raises awareness about preventing medication harm and finding community support. Currently, in Australia, more people are dying from prescription pain and sedative medications than from traffic accidents. Overuse or using the medicine for too long can lead to medication tolerance, dependence, and addiction, and it can also worsen the pain and increase insomnia. Medication Dependence Prevention Month seeks to prevent this health crisis by encouraging people with long-term pain or insomnia to plan how and when to stop using these medications with their health professionals safely.

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May

Meditation Month, Ntl.: May

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National Meditation Month is sponsored by Touching Earth, a Chicago-based yoga and meditation company, to raise awareness of the importance of meditation in mental and physical health and its benefits. People are encouraged to take time out, sit somewhere quiet, and focus and listen. Benefits of meditation when combined with yoga include: Alleviating suffering Relieving stress Lowering blood pressure Lowering heart rate Reducing the production of harmful stress hormones, including cortisol Improving mental clarity and memory Greater focus Minimizing the perception of chronic pain Strengthening neuronal connections in the brain and enhancing an overall sense of well-being.

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