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Confucius Day marks the birth of Confucius on September 28, 551 BC. Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher who lived during the Spring and Autumn eras in Chinese history until 479 BC. His philosophy emphasized personal and political morality, correctness, justice, and sincerity, known as Confucianism. He amassed an impressive number of followers when alive and to this day. He is credited as an author and editor of many classic Chinese texts, including the Five Classics.

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Constitution and Army Day (CL)(1980): September 19

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Constitution and Army Day are part of National Month in Chile. On September 18, 1810, Chile formed its first national government, independent from Spain. It would take another eight years of struggle against the monarchists and colonialists to achieve actual independence.

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Constitution Day, (KH)(1993): September 24

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Constitution Day in Cambodia marks the anniversary of September 24, 1993, when the nation adopted its new Constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.

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Constitution Day, (SK)(1992): September 1

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Constitution Day in Slovakia marks the anniversary of September 1, 1992, the official adoption of the new constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.

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Constitution Week, Ntl. (1787),: September 17-23

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National Constitution Week occurs each September, beginning on the anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution on September 17, 1787. Although President Dwight Eisenhower first enacted this celebration on August 2, 1956, it was George W. Bush who declared it an annual event in September 2002, one year after the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. US GOVERNMENT PRIMER The United States is a representative republic built upon democratic and socialist principles. The federal government's power resides in three separate but equal institutions. The tasks, or job descriptions of each branch, are outlined in the US Constitution. Later amendments were added to the Constitution, defining the population's rights or clarifying statements in the Constitution. The Executive branch is the elected office of the presidency, departments, and appointed leaders. It administers the country, engages in international affairs, and facilitates interstate commerce and freedom of movement between states while defending and protecting national borders, interests, resources, and assets. The executive branch oversees social welfare and cooperative programs. These are policies and programs designed to support and benefit the population, society, or social well-being. These include in whole or in part interstate public transportation, national parks, education, retirement benefits, some health care, disaster relief, industry subsidies, federal holidays, and programs for the poor and disabled. The Executive branch cannot declare war, make laws, impose taxes, or determine the national budget. These actions require Congress. Criminal and civil law enforcement falls under justice; the executive branch cannot imprison or arrest American citizens on American soil. These distinctions are vital in separating the executive branch powers from absolute monarchies and dictatorships, which retain these powers. In the US system, no branch or individual has absolute power. The Legislative branch (Congress) is the people's elected representatives through the House of Representatives. State representation is via the Senate. Currently, US territories and districts do not have representation in the Senate, though some do have non-voting honorary congressional representation in the House. The legislative branch's job is to ensure the people's will is incorporated into decisions, represent their constituents, make laws, and determine the federal budget and taxes. Only Congress can declare war, create taxes, or create new laws (bills). Interpretation of these laws is the job of the judicial branch. The Judicial branch is the third. It interprets constitutional law and interstate law. It defines how these are applied and has the power to arrest and detain persons, settle differences between states, deal with interstate crime, and serve as a check on both congressional power and executive power. Agencies, including the FBI, US Marshals, DEA, and all federal courts and prisons, fall under the judicial branch.

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Country Music Day, Intl. (1923): September 17

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International Country Music Day marks the anniversary of Hank Williams' birth on September 17, 1923, and has been observed since the 1950s. Country music festivals are held worldwide, fostering unity among country music musicians and fans through live music and dancing.

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Coupon Month, Ntl.: September

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National Coupon Month reminds us that coupons are a great cost-savings tool. Americans seem to be getting it. Since 2006, the usage of coupons in the U.S. has risen. Thanks to the recession and advances in digital distribution, coupons are much easier to access and more readily available.

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Courtesy Month, Ntl.: September

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National Courtesy Month is an unofficial event with no set sponsor. Courtesy evolved from the English word "curtsey," a form of bowing first practiced with enthusiasm in the 16th Century. Courtesy is the set of cultural rules a given society lives by. No matter where you are, some of these are universal. Every culture in the world uses a form of "Please," "Thank you," "You're welcome," and "Excuse me." These are considered universal. Each society, however, has its own rules governing other behaviors, such as who can speak first, whether to shake hands and when, how to conduct eating rituals, and more. National Common Courtesy Month is your opportunity to discover the common courtesies of your culture and possibly learn a few from another.

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Sep

COVID-19 Officially the Deadliest Pandemic in US History (2021): September 20

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On September 20, 2021, US deaths from the COVID-19 virus officially passed the known death toll from the 1918 Flu pandemic, often referred to as the Spanish Flu. The 1918 - 1920 pandemic claimed 675,000 American lives and an estimated 50 million people globally. COVID-19 has officially claimed over 675,000 American lives, with the vast majority killing those refusing the vaccine between April and September 2021. As of September 20, 2021, 229,811,438 people worldwide have been infected. Of those, 4,713,516 have died. Those numbers are likely conservative due to a shortage of testing supplies globally and deaths not registered as COVID due to death at home or not in a hospital. The United States leads the world in infections and deaths due to political reasons. Nearly 35% of the population doesn’t believe in wearing masks or getting vaccinated, and many from this group do not believe COVID exists. Because of this, deaths and infections continue to rise, particularly in states with Republican governors and dominant evangelical Christian populations. Update: September 1, 2022 The United States has surpassed 96,149,016 recorded infections and over 1,069,748 deaths from COVID-19. Worldwide 607,503,134 infections and 6,492,964 deaths due to COVID have been recorded. Nearly three years since its inception, over 500,000 people become infected and over 1,500 people each day continue to die from COVID-19.

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Craniofacial Acceptance Month: September

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National Craniofacial Acceptance Month acknowledges and respects people with craniofacial defects such as cleft palate, lip, and other issues. Annually 2,500 babies in the U.S. are born with a cleft palate, and 4,500 have a cleft lip. This month raises awareness and increases the acceptance of people with craniofacial issues.

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Cream-filled Doughnut Day: September 14

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Cream-filled Doughnut Day honors the cream-filled doughnut.

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Cromwell Day (UK)(1658): September 3

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September 3, 1658, is the anniversary of the death of Oliver Cromwell, one of the most controversial and infamous politicians in British history. He is one of two famous Cromwells. The first, Sir Thomas Cromwell, his great uncle, served under King Henry VIII until his execution in 1540. Oliver Cromwell was a military and political leader and Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. By the 1630s, Cromwell became the equivalent of a "Born Again Christian." In his day, the reference was "Congregation of the firstborn," a derivative of Puritanism. His starkly conservative religiosity informed his decisions from this point forward, believing that the whole of England had fallen into sin and the Crown should eradicate the Catholic faith from the country. On December 16, 1653, Cromwell was sworn in as Lord Protector of Britain, four years after the January 30, 1649, execution of King Charles I (which Cromwell authorized). Under his rule, with the assistance of parliament, Cromwell sought to reunite the nation, currently at odds due to civil war and uncertainty, and enforce a moral doctrine upon the people. Many believed he usurped monarchical power, and this brutal imposition of Puritanism would stain his record posthumously. He died of disease on September 3, 1658, at the age of 59. But his story doesn't end with his death. King Charles II, restored to the throne in 1659, so hated Cromwell for killing his father that his remains were dug up on January 30, 1661, and he was posthumously executed. It sounds like an oxymoron, but the King killed a dead man. Then his remains were hung in public, with his head stuck on a pike. Years later, his reputation would be restored. Some, such as the writer John Milton, saw him as a "Hero of Liberty." Others, including Winston Churchill, viewed him as a regicidal dictator and genocidal. Due to their strong affinity to Catholicism, the Irish and Scottish have issues with him to this day. In 2002, the British parliament voted Oliver Cromwell one of the Ten Greatest Britons of All Time. Acceptance of this label depends upon where one sits on the religious scale. Whatever your opinion of Oliver Cromwell, there is one thing all can agree on: his life left a profound legacy and helped the United Kingdom become what it is today.

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Danger Run (US-KY, IN, IL): September 26 -October 31

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Want to make your Halloween more exciting? Then head to Louisville, Kentucky, spook your car out, and see if you can beat Danger Run. This event runs on the weekends in October. Founded in 1994 and inspired by "Ghost Run" events, this road rally scavenger hunt leads to famous haunted houses in the area. Each team must solve a clue to move on to the next part of the mystery. Winners are determined by how well they stay on route measured by their vehicle's odometer. The top 25 participants compete at the end for the grand prize.

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Daughters Day, Intl.: September 27

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International Daughters Day, created by Indian greeting card company Archies Limited, occurs on the fourth Sunday of September. The day raises awareness and appreciation of women, daughters, and girls in a nation prone to patriarchy and was quickly adopted internationally in several countries. Daughters Day has mistakenly been picked up in the United States as a fixed observance on September 25 each year, a misreading of the original event that moves dates. The American observance is an internet invention, unofficial and unsponsored. International Daughters Day is the actual and official event each year, and it always occurs on the 4th Sunday of the month.

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Day of Knowledge (RU): September 1

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The first day of school usually occurs on September 1 in Russia and is known as the First Day or the Day of Knowledge. It is a festive atmosphere throughout the country for parents and children, with food, gifts, and balloons given to teachers, games, and other ice breakers. Day of Knowledge began as a Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on June 15, 1984. It continues after the dissolution of the Soviet Union as a Russian and Eastern European tradition.

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