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National Artichoke Heart Day is a great day for women to flaunt their love of this once-forbidden fruit by 'eating its heart out.' Artichokes have been a favorite delicacy since antiquity, with references in Greek records dating back to nearly 400 BC. Until the past two hundred years, artichokes women were banned from eating artichokes by the church and religious institutions. The flower was considered an aphrodisiac, and heaven forbid women feel frisky. The most prized part of the artichoke is its heart, the soft center of the flower with a slightly nutty taste. Over 140 types of artichokes exist, with around 40 cultivated commercially. California produces nearly 100% of America's commercial crops. Spain, France, and Italy are also significant producers.

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Black Press Day, Ntl.(1827): March 16

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On March 16, 1827, the first black-owned newspaper was published in the United States, the Freedom's Journal. It was founded by the Reverend John Wilk, John Russwurm, and Samuel Cornish in New York City as a weekly and remained active until March 28, 1829.

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Close the Gap Day (AU): March 16

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Curlew Day: March 16

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Everything You Do Is Right Day: March 16

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Freedom of Information Day, Ntl. (1751): March 16

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Freedom of Information (FOI) Day is an annual event on or near March 16, the birthday of James Madison. Madison is widely regarded as the Father of the US Constitution and the foremost advocate for government transparency. Freedom of Information Day is hosted annually by the First Amendment Center. It includes a conference in partnership with the American Library Association, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, OMB Watch, OpenTheGovernment.org, and the National Security Archive at George Washington University. The event is also part of the annual Sunshine Week Initiative sponsored by the American Society of News Editors and the Reporters Committee.

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Goddard Day (1926): March 16

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On March 16, 1926, Robert H. Goddard performed the first liquid-fueled rocket flight. The rocket traveled for only 2.5 seconds at around 60 mph. However, as with most other things deemed impossible before they were proven, it illuminated possibilities and hope that space travel may be closer than we thought.

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Meena Sankranti (H): March 14

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Meena Sankranti marks the sun's transition from Pisces to Aries. It is a Hindu religious holiday where people donate various items to the poor. 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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Moth-er Day: March 14

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National Moth-er Day celebrates moths and those who protect, study, and care for them. There are over 11,000 species of moths in the world, each unique. Moths and their caterpillar form are food for many animals, and they are also essential in pollination, nectar collection, and seed distribution. The Malay archipelago hosts the largest moth in the world, which can be up to 60 square inches (152 square centimeters) in size with a wing span of over a foot (30 centimeters). Moths can be extremely colorful, like butterflies. The main difference between a moth and a butterfly is its antennas. In a moth, these are fat and look like feathers or small saws. Butterfly antennas are smooth and thin. Butterflies also tend to fold their wings above them when at rest. A moth will rest with its wings open and on full display.

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Nanakshahi Sikh New Year (S): March 14

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Nanakshahi Era is the official New Year's Day of the Sikh calendar.

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Nanakshahi Year 555 (S): March 14, 2023- March 13, 2024

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Nanakshahi is the name of the Sikh calendar and the yearly designation of their calendar.

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Organize Your Home Office Day: March 14

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Potato Chip Day, Ntl.: March 14

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National Potato Chip Day is observed annually in the US and celebrates a simple snack that generates over US$ 15 billion in revenue annually. Chef George Speck (Crum) of Native American and African American heritage and his sister Wicks Speck are often attributed as the originators of the thin potato snack, despite the several recipes in cookbooks in the 1820s and 1830s. What is indisputable is that Speck is the man who popularized the chip, or "crisp," as the English would say. Potato chips were first served at Moon's Lake House in Saratoga Springs, New York, hence the nickname "Saratoga chips." Speck's sister explained in an interview during the 1930s that the potato chip's creation was a mistake. A slice of potato fell into a pan of grease, cooked, and she pulled it out and set it aside in 1853. Her brother walked by, popped it in his mouth, and liked it. Chips were a quick and easy addition to the menu and used up the scraps from potatoes. Speck opened his first restaurant in 1860, Crum's, and the potato chip would become synonymous with him. Fastidious toward detail, Speck ensured every table in his upscale restaurant included a basket of chips as an appetizer (like tortilla chips in Mexican restaurants today). Speck died at the age of 90 in 1914. Today potato chips are one of the most popular snacks in the world.

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Question Day, Ntl. Ask a: March 14

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National Ask a Question Day is a day devoted to the importance of asking questions to better ourselves. The day encourages each to ditch the shame associated with ignorance and ask questions that increase knowledge.

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Rivers, Day of Action, Intl.: March 14

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International Day of Action for Rivers began in 1997. Its goal? To protect rivers and dams from the damaging effects of our civilization while celebrating the beauty of rivers and the life they provide.

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