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May 29, 1453, is the anniversary of the beginning of the Renaissance Period and marks the day Constantinople, today called Istanbul, fell to the Ottoman Empire. This event signaled the end of the Byzantine period and Christian rule in the East. The Renaissance period would cover the next 300 years, ending in 1789 on the eve of the French Revolution (or, some might say - in 1815, with the close of the Napoleonic era). The Renaissance is one of European history's most interesting and disputed periods. During this time, the arts, sciences, political movements, and medicine made significant gains, leading to an era of enlightenment and forming the foundation of today's modern world and, most notably, western civilization.

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Safe Kids Week, Parachute (CA): May 29 - June 4

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Parachute Safe Kids Week is a national awareness campaign in Canada developed to bring attention to predictable and preventable injuries in children.

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May

Sagarmatha Day (NP)(1953): May 29

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On May 29th, Nepal celebrates Mount Everest Day, also known as Sagarmatha Day, to honor the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. On this day in 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa climber from Nepal, became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The day is celebrated to honor the achievement of Hillary and Norgay, as well as to acknowledge the efforts and sacrifices of the numerous climbers, Sherpas, and support staff who have been part of Everest expeditions over the years. Mount Everest Day is also an occasion to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the mountain's fragile environment and promoting sustainable tourism in the region. Celebrations on Mount Everest Day may include special events, workshops, discussions, and cultural programs related to mountaineering, the history of Everest expeditions, and the significance of the mountain for Nepal and its people. The day serves as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs associated with scaling the world's highest peak and the role of mountaineering in Nepal's history and culture.

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May

Stock Exchange Holiday (NYSE Closed): May 29

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Stock Market holidays are days when the American stock exchange is closed, and no trading occurs.

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White Wreath Day (AU): May 29

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White wreaths are the symbol of those who died by suicide. White Wreath Day in Australia aims to support the survivors and their families and acknowledge the impact of mental illness and disorders on society. Participate by wearing white to work today.

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Bucket's Got a Hole Day: May 30

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Forest Day, Waldchestag (DE): May 30

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The Tuesday after the Christian observation of Pentecost (seven weeks after Easter celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the remaining Apostles) is observed in Frankfurt, Germany, as Forest Day or Waldchestag. This centuries-old tradition is celebrated with picnics, day hikes, and sojourns to the city's forests. In recent decades it has also become a highly anticipated festival in Frankfurt with artisans, food, music, and entertainment.

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Loomis Day: May 30

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Multiple Sclerosis Day, World: May 30

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World MS Day is a global awareness campaign designed to unite the MS community, raise awareness of the effects of multiple sclerosis and support the families and loved ones of those afflicted. This event first ran in 2009.

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May

Saint Joan of Arc Feast Day (1431): May 30

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Joan of Arc was a teenage girl who led a French army against the English, who were invading. She is said to have visions from God and thus inspired an entire army of men to follow, not just a woman, but a young girl into battle. She was captured, tried for heresy, and burned alive in 1431. In 1456, she was proclaimed innocent, and in 1920, she was canonized as a saint. Her feast day falls on the anniversary of her death, May 30, 1431. She was only nineteen. WHY SO MANY FEAST DAYS? Have you ever noticed that there seem to be feast days for just about everything in the Catholic and Orthodox Christian faiths? There is a reason for that. The church granted feast days to allow all subjects of the Crown to take a day off. As most worked six days a week, feast days provided a break that landowners and nobility couldn't deny. If they tried, they were going against the church, and that you did not do. In medieval times, there were approximately 60 feast days a year. Add this to 52 Sundays, Christmas, and Easter, and workers received a minimum of 114 days off a year. Contrast that to today. The average American gets 104 weekend days and seven national holidays off work. That's three days less than the commoners of the Dark Ages, just in case you're feeling a little overworked.

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May

Scripps National Spelling Bee: May 30 - June 1

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The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the largest and oldest educational promotion in the United States. Not-for-profit, it was created by the E.W. Scripps Company and sponsored by people and organizations in the United States, American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Europe, the Bahamas, Canada, Japan, and others. The Spelling Bee's sole purpose is to raise students' spelling abilities, vocabulary, and learning. This event first ran in 1925.

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May

USO Warrior Week: May 30 - June 5

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Warrior Week, sponsored by the USO, brings together various physical, therapeutic, and recreational organizations nationwide that focus on rehabilitating wounded service members. Each wounded service member and their family enjoys the opportunity to participate in various activities, from adaptive water skiing and kayaking to coastal fishing, horsemanship therapeutic programs, and surfing. There The US Sailing and US Cycling organizations also participate.

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May

Water a Flower Day: May 30

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Water a Flower Day is one of many miscellaneous events that popped up online at some time. It is as the title suggests. Check your plants and make sure they have water. That is all you need to do to celebrate this day.

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May

Advertising Week, Tokyo (JP): May 31 - June 2

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Advertising Week is a conference and the world's premier gathering of marketing & communication leaders. This event is held in London, Mexico City, New York City, Sydney, and Tokyo on different dates throughout the year. Established in 2004, Advertising Week is a global thought leadership platform featuring the industry's best and brightest. Advertising Week combines inspiring thought leaders with engaging special events and year around content. Advertising Week draws from the brand, agency, technology, startup, media, and broader cultural communities, focusing on critical conversations designed to drive the business forward and influence the global industry. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Europa League Final (HU): May 31

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The season's final football (soccer) game for the UEFA (Union of European Football Association) in the adult men's division occurs today. The UEFA includes teams from Europe and areas of Asia, including Kazakhstan, Israel, and Russia. It is one of the most anticipated games of the year.

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