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Confederate Memorial Day occurs in several former states of the Confederacy on different days of the year. In some cases, like Georgia, it is no longer referred to as Confederate Memorial Day but rather as a state holiday. It is an official state holiday in most and honors the men who died fighting for the Confederacy during the American Civil War, 1861-1865. The dates are as follows: Alabama, Georgia: fourth Monday in April Mississippi: Last Monday in April Florida: April 26 Tennessee, Kentucky, and Louisiana: June 3, Jefferson Davis's birthday, 1808 North and South Carolina: May 10, Anniversary of the death of General "Stonewall" Jackson in 1863 Texas: January 19, Birthday of Robert E. Lee 1807 Due to the 400-year legacy of slavery (ending in 1865) and state-supported racial segregation (ending in 1964), this event is highly contentious and seen as a celebration of racism by many critics. Detractors insist this plays into existing racism and celebrates white supremacy and slavery. Proponents of the observance insist that the Confederacy played a part in shaping who we are, its ramifications, and its contributions continue today. To deny a portion of our past, good and bad, is selective censorship. On the contrary, this event can be used to explore the unspoken but oft-felt prejudices and perceived reality that political correctness squelches. Whether you side with the detractors or the proponents, the best way to acknowledge this month is to spend some time reading the Constitution of the United States and learning history. History, not social studies. A great place to start is with Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States, which some states, including Arizona, have tried to ban from their schools. Why? Because it is a history of the American people, not the leaders, and looks at the nation from the perspective of the 99%, the immigrants, migrant workers, women, religious minorities, slaves, the common man."

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Apr

Guide Dog Day, Intl.: April 26

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International Guide Dog Day raises awareness of the importance of these service animals in helping the blind to participate in society. American Dorothy Harrison Eustis developed the idea for guide dogs in Switzerland following WWI.

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Horse, Help a Horse Day, Ntl.: April 26

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Help a Horse Day is a national contest to raise awareness of the plight of horses. Equine rescues and sanctuaries are encouraged to host an event highlighting the work they do and showing community members how they can help. Help a Horse Day can occur on a single day or over an entire week, and individual communities decide their actual dates. For details about Help a Horse Day, listen to the free, recorded webinar on How to Help Horses through Help a Horse Day.

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Apr

Hug an Australian Day: April 26

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Hug an Australian Day is celebrated yearly thanks to Thomas and Ruth Roy of the Wellcat. This celebration quickly picked up in the past several years, with many people around the globe rushing to hug and send e-greetings to their Aussie friends. So if you have a favorite Aussie, hug them! If not, you can always treat yourself to Aussie musicians or movies.

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Apr

Intellectual Property Day, World (1970): April 26

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World Intellectual Property Day marks the anniversary of the WIPO Convention coming into force on April 26, 1970. This landmark international convention protects creators of intellectual property across borders, including patents, trademarks, industrial designs, software, servicemarks, and copyrights on written, audio, digital, and video creations.

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Apr

Kids & Pets Day, Ntl.: April 26

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Kids and Pets Day was created in 2005 by celebrity family and pet lifestyle expert Colleen Paige. National Kids and Pets Day furthers the magical bond between children and animals to help bring awareness to the plight of pets in shelters awaiting new homes and educates the public about safety between children and pets.

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Apr

Library Outreach Day, Ntl.: April 26

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The Wednesday of National Library Week in the US is National Library Outreach Day (originally National Bookmobile Day). Bookmobiles bring libraries to rural and poor communities that do not have libraries. This practice began in 19th century England, and Mary Titcomb is credited with creating bookmobiles in the United States in 1900. These were known as Biblioburros. In 1912 the first motorized vehicle was used to transport the portable library. Today Library Outreach Day celebrates the men and women who spearhead helping libraries service communities across the country.

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Apr

Poetry and the Creative Mind Awards: April 26

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The Poetry and the Creative Mind Awards are a gala celebrating the vital role of poetry in culture and its impact on readers and artists everywhere. It features an array of actors, dancers, artists, musicians, and other public figures on stage, sharing their favorite pieces of poetry. Throughout the night, poets are honored in 12 award categories, including awards for translations, student poetry, climate poetry, and its highest award, The Wallace Stevens Award recognizing outstanding and proven mastery in the art of poetry. The awards began in 1934 and continue to attract some of the world's most well-known celebrities, artists, writers, and poets. With each award, winners are awarded between US$ 1,000 for the smallest to US$ 100,000 for The Wallace Stevens. 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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Apr

Pretzel Day, Ntl.: April 26

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National Pretzel Day celebrates the knotted bread snack known as the pretzel. Pretzels can be traced back to Europe in 610 AD, and the modern-day pretzel is believed to have originated with Julius Sturgis in 1850s Pennsylvania. This event was first acknowledged in 1983 and made official in Pennsylvania in 2003.

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Richter Scale Day (1900): April 26

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Walk at Lunch Day, Ntl.: April 26

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Sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, National Walk at Lunch Day encourages people to "turn a working lunch into a walking lunch." According to Blue Cross, "just 30 minutes and a pair of comfortable shoes, it's possible for anyone to fit physical activity into a busy schedule. That's the inspiration behind National Walk @ Lunch Day. A brisk, 30-minute walk can help people: Decrease the risk of heart attack and type two diabetes. Maintain a healthy weight. Improve muscle tone. Reduce stress. Even though National Walk @ Lunch Day only happens once a year, employers can encourage their employees to make exemplary health a priority every day by implementing a worksite well-being program with help from Independence. A worksite well-being program can help reduce healthcare costs by motivating employees to make healthier lifestyle choices.

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Babe Ruth Day (1947): April 27

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Dog, Little Pampered Dog Day, Ntl.: April 27

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National Little Pampered Dog Day was created to celebrate owners who genuinely care for and love their dogs, bring attention to the fact that not all dogs are so lucky, and communicate that dogs are living beings that deserve happiness and health.

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Apr

Ganga Saptami (H): April 27

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Ganga Saptami (Ganga Jayanti / Ganga Pujan) is devoted to the goddess Ganga, representing happiness, fame, and salvation. Bathing in the Ganges river on Ganga Saptami is seen to bring good fortune. Garlands float down the river, and the Ganga Aarti, a devotional service featuring lit wicks soaked in butter nestled in bowls, is offered to the gods at sundown. 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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Apr

Gathering of Nations (US-NM): April 27-29

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The Gathering of Nations is one of the world's most recognized annual conferences. It brings Native American people together to celebrate and share their unique culture. The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow organizes community outreach projects and is loved by many. Affectionately it is referred to as "The Mecca of Indian Country."

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