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Remember a Charity in Your Will Week falls during the second week of September. Sponsored by more than 200 charities in the United Kingdom, this event aims to educate people about charitable organizations and that giving should not be limited to a few but to most of the population. Writing a will and leaving something for a charity is an endeavor often associated with the rich, but the truth is, anyone can leave something for charities in their will.

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Sep

Rice Week, Ntl. (UK): September 8-14 (est)

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Before the 1970s, rice wasn't common in the United Kingdom. That changed as more people from Asia immigrated, and with them came the food traditions and flavors from their own countries. Today, rice is a popular grain in the UK, and Rice Week encourages discovering all the different varieties and cooking something new. Tilda and The Rice Association champion National Rice Week.

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Sep

Sexual Health Week (UK): September 8-14 (est)

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United Kingdom's Sexual Health Week aims to raise awareness of sexual health, whether avoiding diseases, mitigating porn, or increasing sexual pleasure and well-being. Each year has a different theme. The charity Family Planning Association of the United Kingdom sponsors the event.

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Sep

Star Trek Day (1966): September 8

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At 8:30 PM, on September 8, 1966, a new type of science fiction television show premiered in the United States. Star Trek would have a three-year run and be considered mildly successful. The series was first pitched to CBS, which passed, given their series "Lost in Space" was already in production. NBC picked up the series after commissioning a second pilot, believing the first too high-minded. Its original audience consisted primarily of the affluent and well-educated: scientists, doctors, professors, lawyers, and wealthy people, setting it apart from other shows and allowing it to achieve three seasons, despite its less than stellar ratings. In Star Trek's case, it wasn't the number of viewers but their quality (advertising value) that kept the show going. A massive letter-writing campaign didn't hurt either. The original series had 79 episodes. Where Star Trek shined was in re-runs throughout the 1970s. In 1979, "Star Trek, The Motion Picture" premiered, riding the wave of space blockbusters, including 1977's "Star Wars" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." In 1987, the first live-action scripted spinoff, "Star Trek The Next Generation," premiered. The Star Trek franchise exploded with at least 13 different television series and 13 feature-length films. The franchise isn't shy about taking on social and political issues, making it one of the most influential television series globally. Everyone who knows the show has a favorite episode. At LEEP, ours is "The Trouble with Tribbles," episode 15, season 2. It premiered on December 29, 1967. Happy Star Trek Day! PS: The series premiered in Canada on CTV on September 6, 1966, two days before the US.

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Sep

Victory Day, (MT)(1565): September 8

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Victory Day in Malta marks the anniversary of September 8, 1565, when the Turks' great siege was broken. It also serves as a reminder of the 1943 siege by Nazi Germany, which the nation also survived. Victory Day is a national holiday.

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Sep

Bonza Bottler Day™, Intl: September 9

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When the number of the month matches the number of the day, that's Bonza Bottler Day. It is a play on numbers. There are twelve Bonza Bottler Days a year. This event began in 1985. Bonza is Australian for "Super." Bottler is slang for "something excellent."

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Sep

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum (FAS) Disorders Awareness Day, Ntl.: September 9

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National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day seeks to increase awareness day about the effects of FASD. Nationwide, church bells ring at exactly 9:09 in the morning to raise awareness. The first FASD Awareness Day began on September 9, 1999, a day chosen to represent the ninth day of the ninth month, the number of days a pregnant woman should abstain from alcohol.

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Sep

Independence Day, (TJ)(1991): September 9

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Independence Day in Tajikistan marks the anniversary of September 9, 1991, when the nation gained independence from the Soviet Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Sep

Irish Potato Famine Begins, (IE)(1845): September 9

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What would become known as the Great Irish Famine was first reported on this day, September 9, 1845, in the Dublin Evening Post. A fungus destroyed over 30% of the potato crop in Ireland in the first year, in 1845. However, this was not a one-year event. In 1846, 1848, and 1849, nearly the entire crop succumbed to disease, starving the nation of its most basic food. Over 1 million people died, and another 1.5 million emigrated to the United States, Canada, and Australia. The Great Potato Famine became one of the largest waves of immigration from a single nation in history for each destination. By the time of the US Census in 1850, 40% of all foreign-born residents in the United States were Irish. The crisis abated in 1852, mainly because so many people had died or left. Though the fungus was responsible for the initial crop destruction, politics and greed prolonged it for years. Ireland is a fertile country, and crops of barley and oats continued to grow. Livestock continued to thrive, and these products were exported for more money than they could bring locally, leaving the Irish people without food and the landowners, who were English, wealthier. The Great Potato Famine ignited the growing animosity between Ireland and England. In its wake, a determined resistance and independence movement arose, resulting in the island's division. Ultimately, the struggle spanned over a century ending with the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. Today, Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, and the Irish Republic is a sovereign nation.

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Sep

MTV Music Video Awards: September 7

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The date for this event is set in the spring. MTV Music Video Awards, known as the VMAs, are held either in late August or mid-September. The MTV channel sponsors this award show to honor the best in music videos in various categories. Voting is viewer-based and done online, and it premiered in 1984.

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 promoter before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are unknown until 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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Sep

National Day, (KP)(1948): September 9

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The first Jane Austen Festival in Bath began in September 2001 as a weekend event for the Jane Austen Centre on Gay Street. Since, it has grown to be the most significant and longest-running Jane Austen Festival in the world, with over 3500 people taking part annually. The event's highlight is the Regency Costumed Promenade, a parade attracting over 500 participants in period dress as drummers, dancers, military officers, and navy personnel. 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 unknown until 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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Sep

Prayers and Remembrance, National Days of: September 9-11

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National Days of Prayers & Remembrance pays homage to the men, women, and children who died in New York City, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. The day also honors the countless heroes who responded to senseless violence with courage and compassion.

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Sep

Protect Education from Attack, Intl. Day to: September 9

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Children worldwide are being endangered by ongoing conflicts that blatantly disregard the fundamental rule of war: the protection of children. These protracted conflicts are damaging entire generations' futures, depriving children of the education they need to be valuable contributors to their societies and economies in the future. The safeguarding of a child's right to education in conflict zones necessitates the protection of education itself. Education can be life-saving, providing a safe haven for children from abuse, exploitation, and recruitment by armed forces. It is a critical factor in breaking the cycle of crisis and reducing the chances of future conflicts. The United Nations General Assembly unanimously agreed to establish a day to raise awareness of the millions of children living in conflict-ridden countries. The State of Qatar presented the resolution that proclaimed the day, with 62 countries co-sponsoring it. The resolution asserts that governments have the primary responsibility to provide protection and ensure all learners, particularly those in vulnerable situations, have access to inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels. It also underscores the need for increased efforts and funding to establish safe and protective school environments during humanitarian crises. UNESCO and UNICEF, in collaboration with partners within and outside the UN system, will facilitate the annual observance of the day. These UN entities have long been helping Member States strengthen their capacity to provide access to quality educational opportunities for all in times of crisis.

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Sep

Teddy Bear Day: September 9

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Teddy Bear Day honors the teddy bear, a plush toy in the form of a cute bear. The Teddy Bear is the invention of Morris Michtom's wife, Rose. Michtom petitioned President Theodore Roosevelt for permission to use his nickname, Teddy, for the bear. The president agreed The Michtoms, a Jewish family, immigrated to the United States in 1887 to escape religious persecution in Russia. The inspiration for the toy came from a 1902 political cartoon in the Washington Post featuring then President Theodore Roosevelt demonstrating compassion for a bear cub he was hunting. The toy was so successful that the Michtom's soon incorporated, and the Ideal Toy & Novelty Company was born. Today, most children in the United States grow up with at least one teddy bear, and Teddy remains one of the most popular toys ever produced.

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Sep

United Nations General Assembly (US-NY): September 9-23 (est)

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As of this writing, 193 nations, the Holy See, and Palestine make up the United Nations. Each year in September, member nations gather in New York City to discuss issues affecting the global community. The largest country in terms of population is China, with 1.45 billion people, and the smallest is the Holy See, with just 800 citizens. Currently, the following states are not recognized as separate nations at the UN: Kosovo, Taiwan, Western Sahara, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Northern Cyprus

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