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Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Spain is where the international trade show for the naval, fisheries, energy, and port sectors converge for World Maritime Week. The venue integrates four events: Sinaval, Eurofishing, Marine Energy Week, and FuturePort. This event typically occurs in February or March and may skip a year. 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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Mar

Memory Day: March 21

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Memory is a series of patterns. Memory Day, created by the late Robert Birch, encourages people to work on improving their memory by raising awareness of the traditional memory system.

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Mar

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The New Moon occurs when the moon and the sun have the exact elliptical longitude when the moon is at its closest point to the sun in its orbit. From earth, we usually cannot see it. The new moon is considered the first phase.

Africa

Mar

Mother's Day, Middle East: March 21

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In the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and most Muslim-majority countries, Mother's Day is celebrated on the first day of spring each year. The original declaration of this day occurred in Egypt through the suggestion of journalist Mustafa Amin in 1956. Over the next several decades, many countries within MENA also chose to adopt this date. Elsewhere in the world, during different dates designated as Mother's Day, mothers are celebrated with gifts, day outings, and other family activities.

Africa

Mar

Poetry Day, World: March 21

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World Poetry Day's date was chosen during UNESCO's 30th session in 1999. Its main objective is to pay tribute to the men and women who use free speech as an instrument of change and beauty. World Poetry Day also supports linguistic diversity through poetic expression and offers endangered languages the chance to be heard.

Africa

Mar

Racial Discrimination, Week in Solidarity Against (1960): March 21-26

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World Week in Solidarity Against Racial Discrimination is created and promoted by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness against racism and help those struggling against it. The week was established in 1979 upon the adoption of a program of activities designed to combat racism throughout the world. A day focusing on people's struggle against racism was already in force since 1966 on March 21. The week marks the anniversary of the March 21, 1960, Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa, in which South African police opened fire on the peaceful protesters, killing sixty-nine.

Africa

Mar

Racial Discrimination, World Day to Eliminate (1960): March 21

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World Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination is promoted by the United Nations (UN). It is a day to raise awareness against racism and help those struggling against it and racial discrimination. The day was established in 1966 upon the adoption of a program of activities designed to combat racism throughout the world. It marks the anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa, in which South African police opened fire on the peaceful protesters, killing sixty-nine.

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Mar

Rosie the Riveter Day, Ntl.: March 21

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The United States House of Representatives passed a resolution in 2019 expressing support for the designation of March 21 as National Rosie the Riveter Day. This is an effort to honor the women who contributed to the home front during World War II. The resolution highlights the important role these women played in supporting the military overseas by leaving their homes to work or volunteer in factories, farms, shipyards, and other institutions. During World War II, approximately 16 million women worked or volunteered full-time in the United States to support the war effort. These women worked in a variety of jobs including factories, banks, and airplane factories. They were also involved in organizations like the USO and Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards. The resolution emphasizes the significance of recognizing and preserving the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II. This is an effort to promote cooperation and fellowship among these women and their descendants. The resolution recognizes that these women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America. March 21, 2019, during Women's History Month, was chosen as an appropriate date to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day. The day is an opportunity to honor the important role played by women in World War II. By designating March 21 as National Rosie the Riveter Day, the House of Representatives supports the recognition of these women and the legacy they left behind. In summary, the resolution passed by the United States House of Representatives expresses support for the designation of March 21 as National Rosie the Riveter Day. The resolution emphasizes the important role played by women during World War II and highlights the significance of recognizing and preserving their legacy. By designating a day to honor these women, the House of Representatives supports the promotion of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America.

Africa

Mar

Single Parent Appreciation Day (1957): March 21

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Single Parent Appreciation Day encourages people to think about the challenges of being a single parent and to recognize and applaud the fantastic and selfless work many such parents do daily. Celebrated since 1984 when Janice Moglen wrote an article about her experience as a divorced single mother of two, this day is intended to be on the level of Mother's Day and Father's Day. Today marks the anniversary of the creation of Parents without Partners on March 21, 1957

Africa

Mar

Social Work Day, World: March 21

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World Social Work Day is promoted by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and recognizes the importance of social work for economic equality.

Africa

Mar

Solidarity Week Against Racism & Discrimination: March 21-27

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The United Nations have organized solidarity Week Against Racism and Discrimination since 1979. The program of activities is based partly on the successful awareness campaign Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination during that decade.

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Mar

Spring Begins (Northern Hemisphere): March 20

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Mar

Storytelling Day, Global: March 20

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World Storytelling Day is a global honoring of the art of oral storytelling. It's marked annually on the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere and the autumn equinox in the southern. It's a day for various organizations and individuals to organize events for storytelling, regardless of language and cultural barriers. Each year has a theme.

Africa

Mar

Teach Music Week, Intl.: March 20-26

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Created in 2014, International Teach Music Week seeks to help people of all ages enjoy the benefits of music through education, therapy, and social interaction. Check with your local music stores for free classes and events on this day.

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