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On March 9, 1959, the Barbie Doll, one of the most successful toys of all time, premiered at the American International Toy Fair. The doll is named after creator Ruth Handler’s daughter Barbara. Later the doll was given a full name, Barbara Millicent Roberts, daughter of the fictional George and Margaret Roberts and living in the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin. The Barbie doll was one of the first toys to benefit from a complete marketing campaign. Later Barbie got a boyfriend named Ken Carson in 1961 and a sister called Skipper. She became a figurehead of Feminism in the 1970s, taking on multiple careers. The Barbie Doll idea came from the 1955 German doll Bild Lilli.

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Mar

Banana Cream Pie Day: March 2

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Banana Cream Pie day is an unofficial holiday with no sponsor set aside each year to provide a reason to eat banana custard and whip cream nestled in a graham cracker crust. The best way to celebrate is to enjoy a slice.

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Mar

Baked Scallops Day, Ntl.: March 12

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National Baked Scallops Day falls in mid-March each year. Shellfish are low in fat and can be cooked and served in multiple ways. Scallops are a prized and popular delicacy worldwide. Scallops can be baked, fried, grilled, or folded into soups and casseroles and served as an entrée or an appetizer.

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Mar

Bagpipe Day, Intl.: March 10

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International Bagpipe Day was created in 2012 by the Bagpipe Society of the United Kingdom. By its second year, reports were coming from all over the world, ranging from a pipe band performance in an underground cavern in South Africa to a party on an Athenian hill in Greece. Even Nigeria, a country not often associated with piping, got in the game. There are over 130 different kinds of bagpipes played worldwide. On this day, all lovers of the pipes organize local events – talks, lectures, school visits, museum events, pipers’ picnics, concerts, gigs, ceilidhs, and folk balls. International Bagpipe Day hosts the Great Bagpipe Convergence. At noon on March 10th at your local time, everyone participating plays their pipes and posts a photo or video to International Bagpipe Day’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/internationaldayofthebagpipe

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Mar

Backyard Day: March 19

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Zyrtec's Backyard Day encourages people, especially those with seasonal allergies, to enjoy the outdoors. Unlike ancient or traditional holidays with deep historical roots, Backyard Day was created as a marketing initiative but has since grown to promote awareness around managing allergies while still being able to enjoy outdoor activities. The event typically falls in the spring, when many people experience seasonal allergy symptoms due to the higher pollen count. Backyard Day originates from the brand's mission to help allergy sufferers find relief from their symptoms. Recognizing that spring can be a challenging season for those sensitive to pollen, Zyrtec aimed to create an event that highlights its product's effectiveness and encourages people to reclaim their outdoor spaces. By doing so, the product positions itself as a solution that enables people to enjoy the beauty of spring without the discomfort of allergy symptoms. Celebrations include individuals and families spending time in their backyards or local parks, engaging in various outdoor activities such as gardening, picnicking, playing sports, or simply relaxing in the fresh air. Through social media campaigns, Zyrtec often promotes Backyard Day, encouraging participants to share their outdoor experiences using specific hashtags. The brand may also partner with local organizations or influencers to host events or activities, encouraging community engagement and participation. The purpose of celebrating Backyard Day is twofold: to raise awareness about managing seasonal allergies effectively and to promote a healthy, active lifestyle by taking advantage of outdoor spaces. It's about encouraging people not to let allergies hold them back from enjoying the spring season to its fullest. The day is a reminder that everyone can enjoy the outdoors with suitable precautions and treatments, regardless of their allergy status. Backyard Day is primarily about those who suffer from seasonal allergies but includes anyone who wants to celebrate the outdoors and the onset of warmer weather. It's a day that transcends the commercial origins of its creation, fostering a sense of community and well-being through the shared experience of enjoying nature. In essence, Zyrtec's Backyard Day combines health awareness with the universal joy of springtime outdoor activities, creating a unique modern tradition that appeals to a broad audience.

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Mar

Backcountry Ski Day: March 4

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Created in 2016, National Backcountry Ski Day encourages skiers and riders to get together in the backcountry and share a day of fun, learning, and companionship.

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Backup Day, World: March 31

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World Backup Day is a day for people to learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance of regular backups. This independent initiative to raise awareness about backups and data preservation started — like most good things on the internet - on Reddit by a couple of concerned users. It has gone on to occur each year, the day before April Fools Day. The reason? Only fools forget to backup their data. Use this day to ensure regular backups are scheduled for your electronic devices.

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Mar

Baby Sleep Day: March 1

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Created in 2017, Baby Sleep Day reminds everyone, especially children, of the health benefits of a good night's sleep. Sleep is essential to a child's growth, mental health, and learning ability. Most children need ten hours of sleep a night.

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Mar

Baba Marta (BG): March 1

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Bulgaria's Baba Marta, a cherished and widely celebrated tradition, ushers in the arrival of spring with a unique blend of cultural heritage and seasonal renewal. This annual celebration on March 1st is steeped in folklore and symbolizes the anticipation of warmer days ahead, following the cold grip of winter. Baba Marta, translated as "Grandmother March," is personified as a capricious old woman whose mood swings bring about March's fluctuating weather patterns, embodying the season's transitional nature. Baba Marta's origins are deep-rooted in ancient pagan traditions, predating the arrival of Christianity in the Balkan region. It intertwines with the belief systems and customs of early agricultural societies, where the changing seasons had profound implications for survival and productivity. The day is a fusion of mythological tales and folk beliefs, illustrating the community's relationship with nature and life cycles. Celebration of Baba Marta includes the exchange of martenitsi—handmade adornments crafted from red and white yarn. These vibrant decorations, often fashioned into bracelets, brooches, or tiny dolls, Pizho and Penda, symbolize health, happiness, and longevity. The red thread embodies vitality and the sun's energy, signifying life and passion, while the white thread represents purity, happiness, and light. Bulgarians wear martenitsi from March 1st until they witness a budding tree or a stork, signs of spring's unequivocal return. At that moment, the martenitsi are typically tied to a tree, symbolizing the wearer's wishes for strength, growth, and prosperity. Baba Marta is celebrated as a harbinger of spring and a day of renewed hope and joy, bridging the cold, barren winter and the fecundity of spring. It reflects the human connection to the natural world, a tradition that encourages unity, goodwill, and a collective longing for warmer days and fertile lands. This celebration transcends its ancient pagan roots, evolving into a national cultural event that fosters community bonds and a shared identity among Bulgarians. Baba Marta is about rejuvenation, the cyclic nature of life, and the resilience of the enduring human spirit. It vividly expresses Bulgaria's rich cultural tapestry, weaving together historical narratives, folklore, and the universal anticipation of spring's renewal. By exchanging martenitsi, Bulgarians reaffirm their cultural heritage and participate in a timeless tradition that celebrates life, nature, and the enduring hope for a prosperous year ahead.

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Mar

Awkward Moments Day: March 18

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We’ve all been there, that moment when you wish you were invisible and you could gracefully slip out of a situation or disappear. Today is the day to attempt to one-up your friends and coworkers and see who has the best awkward moment story to tell. What is awkward? Merriam-Webster defines it thus: 1: Obsolete: perverse 2: Archaic: unfavorable, adverse 3a: Lacking dexterity or skill 3b: Showing the result of a lack of proficiency 4a: Lacking ease or grace 4b: Lacking the right proportions, size, or harmony of parts: ungainly 5a: Lacking social grace and assurance 5b: Causing embarrassment 6: Not easy to handle or deal with: requiring great skill, ingenuity, or care However you define awkward, National Awkward Moments Day is about celebrating your imperfections and laughing about them with friends. Enjoy!

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Mar

Awesomeness, Intl. Day of: March 10

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International Day of Awesomeness is celebrated globally and was created by an American web application developer Kevin Lawver in 2007. This celebration coincides with the birthday of actor Chuck Norris on March 10th of each year, a tribute to the myth of Chuck Norris, not the man. Today is the day to be awesome! Celebrate the awesomeness that is you! Or write a note to an awesome friend who doesn’t know it. Make their day and your day at the same time.

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Mar

Average Joe Day, Ntl.: March 27

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National Average Joe Day celebrates the everyday man and his impact on the world. The actual origin of the day is still being determined. Still, the term refers to the medium American: A middle-class man who is high school educated and works hard while caring for his family. To be an average Joe is to avoid making waves, and it is a man who blends in and leads an ordinary life. Joe was first used to denote the average man in 1841. During the 20th century, "average Joe" took on a new life picking up additional adjectives including GI Joe, Joe Schmoe, Joe Beige, Joe Lunch Bucket, Joe Sad, Joe Six Pack, Joe Yale, Joe Zilch, and the not-so-average Joe Cool. The US Social Security Administration lists Joseph in the top 10 names for boys going back to the 1880s. It fell into the top 20 during the 1940s and re-entered the top 10 in the 1980s before falling to its lowest point of 19 in 2010. If you'd like to see where your name ranks, check out the Social Security Database at: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/century.html

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Automatic Door Day: March 19

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Automatic Door Day: Celebrating Innovation in Accessibility and Convenience Horton Door's Automatic Door Day is an observance that celebrates the innovation and impact of automatic doors in modern architecture and daily life. Recognized by those in the industry and beyond, this day highlights the technological advancement and practicality of automatic doors, which have become an integral part of public buildings, commercial spaces, and more. An automatic door opens automatically, typically upon sensing a person's approach. It uses various technologies, such as motion or optical sensors, to trigger its opening mechanism, thereby providing user hands-free operation. This feature offers convenience and enhances accessibility, especially for individuals with disabilities or those carrying heavy or bulky items. The invention of automatic doors dates back to the 20th century. The first known automatic door was invented in 1931 by Horace H. Raymond and Sheldon S. Roby for the Wilcox's Pier Restaurant in West Haven, Connecticut. This early version used a mat actuator – when someone stepped on a mat in front of the door, it triggered the opening mechanism. Since then, the technology has evolved significantly. Modern automatic doors use sophisticated sensors and microprocessors. These advancements have made doors more reliable, safe, and energy-efficient. Today's automatic doors come in various forms, including sliding, swinging, revolving, and folding designs, each suited to different types of buildings and spaces. BENEFITS OF AUTOMATIC DOORS Automatic doors are beneficial in several ways. They provide: Enhanced accessibility, way-finding, and traffic flow. Ensure compliance with laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Improve energy efficiency by minimizing when the door remains open and reducing air conditioning or heating loss. Offer a hygienic solution by reducing the need to touch door handles, which is necessary in healthcare facilities and during public health crises. Hospitals, airports, hotels, shopping centers, and many other public spaces utilize automatic doors for convenience, accessibility, and energy efficiency. They have become symbolic of modern, user-friendly design in architecture and urban planning. In summary, Horton Door's Automatic Door Day celebrates a technological innovation that has significantly impacted architecture and daily life. Automatic doors symbolize convenience, accessibility, and progress in creating inclusive and efficient public spaces. This day acknowledges the importance of such innovations in enhancing the quality of life for people from all walks of life.

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Mar

Autism Acceptance Week: March 30-April 5

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Autism Acceptance Week: Embracing Diversity and Understanding Autism Acceptance Week, observed in various countries, is a time dedicated to raising awareness and fostering acceptance of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition. Typically held in the first week of April, this week coincides with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. The focus of Autism Acceptance Week goes beyond awareness, emphasizing the importance of accepting and including autistic individuals in society. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. Autism is known as a "spectrum" disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. ASD includes conditions that were previously considered separate — autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and an unspecified form of pervasive developmental disorder. The exact causes of autism are not fully understood, but research suggests that genetics play a key role. Environmental factors may also contribute to the development of autism, but there is no single known cause. Studies indicate a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors that influence early brain development. There is no cure for autism, and it is a lifelong condition. However, early intervention and tailored educational and behavioral support can significantly improve the quality of life for autistic individuals. Treatment is highly individualized and can include behavioral therapy, speech and language therapy, and other approaches to help manage symptoms and support development and learning. Autistic individuals face unique challenges. Social interactions can be difficult, and they may have trouble understanding social cues or expressing themselves. Sensory sensitivities are expected, with particular sounds, lights, or textures potentially causing discomfort or distress. There can also be challenges with change or transition; some individuals may have specific needs for routine and predictability. Autism Acceptance Week aims to highlight these challenges while also celebrating the strengths and contributions of autistic individuals. This week is an opportunity to educate the public, dismantle stereotypes, and advocate for policies and practices that support the autistic community. Activities may include educational events, community gatherings, and media campaigns. Autism Acceptance Week is a significant observance that aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of autistic individuals. It acknowledges the diverse experiences of those on the autism spectrum and advocates for a society that values and supports all its members, regardless of neurological differences.

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Athlete Day, Ntl. Student: March 28

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Created by the NCAS in 1987, National Student Athlete Day is celebrated annually on April 6th and honors the outstanding achievements of high school and college athletes in academics, athletics, in schools, and their communities. Events celebrating the day occur throughout the entire month. It has become one of America’s most vigorous endeavors promoting the positive virtues of sports, athletes, and their positive effect on society.

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