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The Lindy Hop, or Jitterbug as it is better known, came out of Harlem, New York's ballrooms in the 1920s, and it was trendy during the 1930s and 1940s. Annually on May 26, the Birthday of Frankie Manning (May 26, 1914), a founder of the Lindy Hop.

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Sally Ride Day (1951): May 26

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On May 26, Americans celebrated the birth of Sally Ride, a female astronaut with NASA and the first woman to fly in space. Sally Ride was an esteemed NASA Astronaut born in 1951 in Los Angeles, California. She was a Mission Specialist on STS-7, launched on June 18, 1983, and STS 41-G. She crewed STS 61-M, but NASA canceled the mission training in January 1986 after the space shuttle Challenger accident. A prominent advocate for improved science education, Dr. Ride has initiated education projects to increase students' interest in science and has written five science books for children - To Space and Back; Voyager, The Third Planet; The Mystery of Mars and Exploring Our Solar System. Today celebrates what one woman and all women can achieve in science and technology.

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Sorry Day, National Apology Day (AU)(1997): May 26

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Beaufort Day (1774): May 27

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Sir Francis Beaufort, the Beaufort wind force scale inventor, was born on May 27, 1774. His device measures wind force without the use of special instruments. He created it while serving as a Royal Navy officer on HMS Woolwich in 1805. The Beaufort Scale was used in shipping forecasts for England and adapted for international use in 1874. Today it is used by the Netherlands, Germany, China, Malta, Greece, and Taiwan. Though other methods of measuring wind were devised years prior, Sir Beaufort standardized it to capture wind speeds of 22 knots to 64 knots.

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Grape Popsicle Day (1905): May 27

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Grape Popsicle Day celebrates the grape popsicle. Popsicles were invented on May 27, 1905, by eleven-year-old Frank Epperson. Frank was outside, mixing water with some grape flavoring to make soda. He left the mixture and forgot about it, with the stirring stick still in. The next day, after the temperature had reached a record low, Frank discovered that the drink had frozen to the stick. Epperson died in 1983 at the age of 89.

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The first quarter moon occurs when the moon is one-half illuminated by the sun. Each day forward increases the amount of the moon you can see. The first quarter typically occurs seven days after the New Moon.

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Reconciliation Week (AU)(1967): May 27 - June 3

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Amnesty International Day, (1961): May 28

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Today is the anniversary of the London Observer publishing the article "The Forgotten Prisoners" on May 28, 1961. This story led to the creation of Amnesty International in July of that year by its author, British lawyer Peter Benenson. Amnesty International is a global movement of more than seven million campaigning for human rights. It is independent of any political ideology, economic interest, or religion. As an organization, it investigates and exposes abuses violating international agreements on human rights. Additionally, the non-profit lobbies governments, companies, and organizations to ensure they keep their promises and respect international law, treaties, statutes, and conventions.

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May

End of the Derg Day (ET) (1991): May 28

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May 28 is an important date in Ethiopia because it marks the downfall of the Derg regime and the end of the Ethiopian Civil War. On May 28, 1991, the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), a coalition of rebel groups, took control of the capital city, Addis Ababa, effectively ousting the military government led by Mengistu Haile Mariam. The Derg, a Marxist-Leninist military junta, had ruled Ethiopia since 1974 when it overthrew Emperor Haile Selassie in a coup. The Derg's rule was marked by widespread human rights abuses, economic hardship, and social unrest, which eventually led to the Ethiopian Civil War. The conflict lasted from 1974 to 1991 and claimed countless lives, caused massive displacement, and devastated the country. Although May 28 is not an official public holiday in Ethiopia, it is remembered by many as the day that marked the end of the Derg regime and the beginning of a new chapter in Ethiopian history. The date symbolizes the transition to a new political era and the hope for a more democratic and prosperous future.

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May

Global Day of Prayer (C): May 28

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Global Day of Prayer originated in South Africa and is celebrated each year on Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost marks the day the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples of Jesus Christ following his resurrection. It is an opportunity for all people of faith to pray together for the entire world.

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Grand Prix of Monaco (MO): May 28

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The Grand Prix of Monaco covering the Circuit de Monaco began in 1950. The race is 78 laps and covers a distance of 260.286 km.

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Hamburger Day, Ntl.: May 28

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National Hamburger Day celebrates the world's favorite sandwich. The Library of Congress states the first hamburger sold in America was in 1900 by Louis Lassen, a Danish immigrant, and restaurateur in New Haven, Connecticut. White Castle hamburger chain states the hamburger is the invention of Otto Kuase of Hamburg, Germany. Who created the ground meat sandwich may never be known. The US government gives Lassen official credit because the first sale can be proved. What is known is that in 1904 at the St. Louis World's Fair, the humble hamburger sandwich caught the attention of the New York Tribune, gaining it instant celebrity in American culture. Later, Roy Kroc would make hamburgers the definition of fast food affordable to the masses. During both World Wars, due to Germany being the enemy, restaurants referred to the beef patties as Salisbury steak, a hamburger patty without the buns drenched in gravy. Whatever you want to call it, enjoy your burger this month in style.

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May

Indianapolis 500 (US-IN): May 28

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana roars to life on a Sunday, usually before Memorial Day. The Indianapolis 500, or the Indy 500, is billed as "The greatest spectacle in racing" and is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports. The race began in 1911, with its first winner, Ray Harroun.

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Menstrual Hygiene Day, Global: May 28

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Menstruation is a normal biological process wherein about 800 million women and girls menstruate on any given day. Yet, periods continue to be shrouded in taboos and myths, and women and girls are stigmatized and excluded. Adverse social norms, poor education, lack of access to hygiene products, inadequate sanitation infrastructure, and disposal options severely affect women's and girls' health, education, employment opportunities, and overall social status. To change this, WASH United started Menstrual Hygiene Day in 2014. Since then, it has grown into a veritable movement, with more than 420 partner organizations globally. In 2017, there were 350 MH Day events in 54 countries, of which 67 were in India alone. MH Day reached more than 160 million people through digital campaigning. In India, 50 percent of girls do not know about menstruation, and when they get their period, it leads to fear and poor menstrual hygiene practices. Education about menstruation and menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is critical to empower girls to manage their menstruation safely, hygienically, confidently, and without stigma.

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Mother's Day (HT): May 28

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Mother's Day traditionally falls in May because it is the ceremonial birth month of Mary, Mother of Jesus. Though most nations celebrate it on the second Sunday of May, Haiti chooses the last Sunday as its day. Children (adult and minor) will wear red flowers if their mother is living and either purple or white to honor those who have passed.

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