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On May 14, 1607, the colony of Jamestown was founded in the United States. It was the first permanent English settlement in the New World. The city holds an annual festival on the Saturday closest to the 14th.

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Mata Tirtha Aunshi (H)(NP/IN): May 14

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Midnight Sun (NO): May 14 - July 30

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If you've ever wished you didn't have to go to sleep when the sun goes down, head to North Cape in Norway. Between May 14 and July 30 each year, the sun never sets below the horizon, and it is genuinely 24 hours of sunshine. North Cape is the northernmost town in Europe and is well inside the Arctic Circle.

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Moms, Salute to 35+ Moms Week: May 14-20

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In developed nations, women are waiting longer to have children, which has advantages. Older mothers have more life experience and are generally wealthier and more mature. Of course, it has its drawbacks. After thirty-five, it can be difficult to conceive, energy is not as plentiful, and it is much harder to lose the baby weight. Salute to 35+ Moms Week is about supporting moms with more life experience than baby experience and helping them be the best moms they can be.

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Mother's Day: May 14

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The US Congress created Mother's Day on May 8, 1914, which always falls on the second Sunday in May. Over 60% of nations worldwide recognize this day as Mother's Day, and the remaining 40% have different days to celebrate mothers, usually tied to religious or cultural customs. Mother's Day celebrates the extraordinary importance of mothers in our lives. Historically, May is the month of mothers because it is the ceremonial month of the birth of Jesus' mother, the Virgin Mary. Her actual birthday is unknown.

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May

Naturopathic Medicine Week (US/CA): May 14-20

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Initiated in 2012, Naturopathic Medicine Week is an opportunity for natural healers to showcase the value of what they do with patients, prospective patients, reporters, and community leaders through a variety of creative activities, events, and messages.

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Nursing Week, Ntl. Skilled Home: May 14-20

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American Health Care Association sponsors National Skilled Home Nursing Week to increase positive community relations. Today's care communities proactively communicate that skilled care centers are light years ahead of previous renditions. Each year's theme is a rallying point and a way to foster a positive attitude toward care in long-term and post-acute care centers.

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Police Week, Ntl.: May 14-20

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National Police Week is a nationally recognized event in the US supported by presidential decree since 1962. "As a nation, we rely on law enforcement officers to keep our neighborhoods safe, enforce our laws, and respond in times of crisis. These men and women sustain peace and order across America, and we look to them as models of courage and integrity. This week, we honor their extraordinary service and sacrifice and remember the fallen heroes whose selfless acts have left behind safer streets and stronger communities. Every day, peace officers face the threat of violence and danger. They routinely put their lives on the line to defend ours, and the price of that bravery may result in injury, disability, or death. The steadfast dedication of our country's law enforcement officers warrants more than praise. That is why my Administration has provided billions of dollars in grants to support State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. These funds give peace officers the tools and resources they need to help ensure our safety. Thanks to law enforcement officers, our nation is more secure. They work with vigilance and dedication to identify and arrest those who seek to do us harm. They have also been instrumental in foiling many potential attacks, including the recent plot in New York City's Times Square. From combating terror and staking out criminals to patrolling our highways, peace officers, with the strong support of their families, maintain stability in our communities as we go about our daily lives. This week, we recognize their invaluable contributions to upholding justice, enforcing the rule of law, and protecting the innocent. By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 676), and by Public Law 103-322, as amended (36 USC 136-137), the President has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as Police Week."

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May

Rogation Sunday (C): May 14

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Rogation Sunday is traditionally marked the fifth Sunday after Easter and three days before the anniversary of the final Ascension of Christ to Heaven in the Christian faith. The tradition was first practiced in the fifth century by monks in France and included singing the liturgy and fasting. The word rogation means "asking" from the Latin "rogatio."

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Stars & Stripes Forever Day (1897): May 14

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On May 14, 1897, complimenting the unveiling of a statue of George Washington in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the patriotic song "Stars and Stripes Forever" was first performed in public. The music was composed by John Philip Sousa.

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Transportation Week, Ntl.: May 14-20

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National Transportation Week recognizes our nation's transportation infrastructure and the men and women who build, maintain, and utilize it. In 1957. by joint resolution, Congress requested the President designate the third Friday in May of each year as 'National Defense Transportation Day,' and, by joint resolution, approved May 14, 1962, as amended (36 United States. C. 133), that the week during which that Friday falls be designated as 'National Transportation Week.' Roads, bridges, and ports are the transportation networks essential to making the United States the best place in the world to do business. Repairing our transportation networks is about economic growth and security. Good roads ensure first responders can respond effectively during a crisis. That means protecting our critical infrastructure and repairing roads and bridges that put our people at risk. Together, we can make meaningful progress toward those goals. Let us recommit this week to revitalizing transportation, pioneering new solutions to tough challenges, and making lasting investments in America's infrastructure.

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May

Underground America Day: May 14

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Underground America Day celebrates the more than 6,000 North Americans living on Earth and in it. Their homes are built in or underground rather than above it. Architect Malcolm Wells came up with the idea in 1974.

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Women's Health Week, Ntl.: May 14-20

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Work Wise Week (UK): May 14-20 (est)

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Work Wise Week and National Work from Home Day in the United Kingdom promote elevated working practices. Practices include hybrid, flexible, remote, mobile, and working from home. The event's objective is to establish the UK as the premier progressive global economy and improve the nation's ranking in the Developed Nations Productivity League. This event began in 2006. This event is one of three known National Work From Home Weeks in the LEEP Calendar. The second is in October and takes place in the United States. The third is also in the United Kingdom in January.

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Apara Ekadashi (H): May 15

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Ekadashi is a fast day and sacred observance in the Hindu religion commemorating Lord Vishnu. Apara Ekadasi is the Ekadeshi of Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha. Devotees fast for one day to show love and devotion to Lord Vishnu. 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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