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Babe Ruth Day marks the anniversary of the New York Yankees honoring the star baseball player at their stadium on April 27, 1947. Babe Ruth, or ‘The Babe,’ is considered one of the greatest baseball players, if not the greatest. He was famous for his home runs. Babe Ruth played for the Yankees for 15 years, from 1920 through 1935. This event at the stadium occurred one year before he died.

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Apr

Confederate Memorial Day (US-AL)(1865): April 27*

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Confederate Memorial Day occurs in several former states of the Confederacy on different days of the year. In some cases 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: fourth Monday in April Mississippi: Last Monday in April Tennessee, Kentucky, and Louisiana: June 3 on 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

Confederate Memorial Day (US-MS)(1865): April 27*

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Apr

Gardening Week, Ntl. (UK): Aprl 27 - May 3 (est)

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National Gardening Week was launched in 2011 by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and aims to become the country’s biggest celebration of gardening in the United Kingdom. Thousands of people, gardens, charities, retailers, culture and heritage organizations and groups get involved each year. The United State’s Gardening Week is in June.

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Apr

Herzl Day (IL): April 27/28

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Theodor Herzl Day is a day of commemoration in Israel that honors the life and legacy of Theodor Herzl, who is widely regarded as the father of modern political Zionism. The holiday is observed annually on the tenth of Iyar, the Hebrew date of Herzl's death, which usually falls in May. Theodor Herzl was an Austro-Hungarian journalist and playwright who became a passionate advocate for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. He first became involved in the Zionist movement in the late 19th century, and he later played a key role in organizing the First Zionist Congress, which was held in Basel, Switzerland, in 1897. Herzl's vision for a Jewish state in Palestine was based on the idea of political Zionism, which called for the creation of a Jewish homeland through political means, rather than through religious or cultural ties. Herzl's efforts to promote the Zionist cause helped to galvanize the Jewish community around the world, and his work laid the foundation for the eventual establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Herzl died in 1904 at the age of 44, and he is buried in Jerusalem. Theodor Herzl Day was established as a national holiday in Israel in 2007, in recognition of Herzl's pivotal role in the establishment of the State of Israel. On this day, various events and activities are held throughout Israel to commemorate Herzl's legacy and to promote the ideals of Zionism. Many schools and educational institutions hold programs and events that focus on Herzl's life and work, and his contributions to the Zionist movement.

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Apr

Korean Leaders Meet (KR/KP)(2018): April 27

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It was the handshake seen worldwide on April 27, 2018, when South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met at the border separating North and South Korea and shook hands. It is the first time since the break out of the Korean War on June 25, 1950, that the leaders of either country have met and stepped onto each other's soil. The Korean war continues as undecided.

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Apr

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

Mohini Ekadashi (H): April 27

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Mohini Ekadashi is a Hindu fast to free the soul from illusion. It is believed that whomsoever observes a total fast on this sacred day will collect future benefits and live happily in this life and the next. Hindus believe in reincarnation. Adherence to this day's customs is thought to release one from suffering and misery. Lord Krishna states that "There is no place of pilgrimage, no sacrifice, and no charity that can bestow merit equal to even one sixteenth of the merit a faithful devotee of Mine obtains by observing Mohini Ekadashi; and he who hears and studies the glories of Mohini Ekadashi achieves the merit of giving away one thousand cows in charity." The Hindu word "Ekadashi" refers to the eleventh day of the waxing and waning lunar phases in the Hindu calendar, a sacred day for Hindu devotees observed as a day of fasting, prayer, and spiritual purification. The word "Ekadashi" is derived from the Sanskrit language, where "eka" means "one" and "dashi" means "ten." " Put together, Ekadashi" means "the eleventh," referring to the eleventh day of each lunar phase. There are 24 Ekadashi days in the Hindu lunar year, with each Ekadashi having its significance and associated rituals. 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

Morse Code Day, Ntl. (1791): April 27

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National Morse Code Day marks the anniversary of the birth of Samuel F. B. Morse, the American artist, and inventor who designed and developed the first successful electromagnetic (magnetism caused by electricity) telegraph system using a code of dashes and dots in 1836. He called it Morse Code. Morse was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts April 27, 1791, and died on April 2, 1872.

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Apr

Multiple Sclerosis Week (UK): April 27 - May 3

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National Multiple Sclerosis Week in the United Kingdom occurs annually and is an initiative of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. It seeks to raise awareness about the damage MS causes and what we can do to help those surviving and living with it.

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Apr

Prime Rib Day, Ntl.: April 27

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National Prime Rib Day celebrates one of the most sought-after cuts of beef, the prime rib steak. There is only one way to celebrate this day. Tenderize, marinate, and throw a thick prime rib on the grill. Enjoy!

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Apr

School Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week: April 27 - May 1

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Childhood Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week occurs during the spring each year. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of the men and women who help create nutritional meals for school children. Ideas that allow you to show your appreciation, whether a director, teacher, student or parent, include: Post an Appreciation on the Wall View List of Appreciated Employees Send an E-Card Give a real card Most of all, remember to say thank you for all your hard work. Sponsored by the School Nutrition Association.

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Apr

Sultana Disaster Anniversary (US-AR, TN)(1865): April 27

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On April 27, 1865, at approximately 2:00 AM, the day after President Lincoln's assassination and after the end of the Civil War, about 1,168 (actual total unknown) Union soldiers, civilian passengers, and crew were killed aboard the steamboat Sultana on the Mississippi River, near Memphis, Tennessee. The boat was designed to carry just 365 people, including its crew of 85. It was overloaded with 2,000+ people attempting to return home after surviving as POWs. Time and luck were against it. Throughout the war, the two-year-old ship was poorly maintained. Its owners saw an opportunity to make a fast buck, ferrying returning soldiers up the river home. Additionally, the river was at spring high water levels from the melting snow and changing seasons. When the boiler powering the ship exploded, the wooden vessel quickly became consumed by flames, burning many alive in their beds and sending many more into the fast-moving, frigid waters of America's largest river in darkness. Many would drown, and others would die from hypothermia before rescue boats could arrive. The destruction of the Sultana is considered the worst maritime disaster in American history to this day. The captain died in the explosion. To this day, no person or organization has been held responsible for the disaster. Monuments are in Memphis, Tennessee; Muncie, Indiana; Marion, Arkansas; Vicksburg, Mississippi; Cincinnati, Ohio; Knoxville, Tennessee; Hillsdale, Michigan and Mansfield, Ohio. The shipwreck was discovered in 1982. In 2015, the Sultana Disaster Museum opened in Marion, Arkansas.

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Apr

Tapir Day, World: April 27

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World Tapir Day raises awareness of the species of tapir that inhabit Central and South America and Southeast Asia. One of its objectives is to raise funds to purchase land to protect the animal's habitat from human encroachment. Tapirs are large herbivorous mammals native to the jungle and forest regions of South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia. As large herbivores, tapirs are invariably the first species affected by human encroachment and amongst the last to return to regrowth forests. They require substantial tracts of undisturbed land to maintain a genetically-diverse population. Tapirs are threatened by human activity, including mining, palm oil plantations, roads, and settlements. They form an essential part of the ecosystem as seed dispersers and are one of the oldest surviving species in the animal kingdom. All tapirs are endangered species. Saving tapirs helps to protect the rainforest. Saving rainforests helps to save the planet and prevent climate change.

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Apr

Tell a Story Day (1897): April 27

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Honoring the publication of "How to Tell a Story and Other Essays" by Mark Twain on April 27, 1897, "Tell a Story Day" marks this anniversary. The book celebrates storytelling and urges writers, aspiring artists, and everyday people to take a crack at storytelling. You never know where it might lead!

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