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James Edward Oglethorpe (December 22, 1696–June 30, 1785) was a British general, member of Parliament, philanthropist, and founder of the colony of Georgia. Oglethorpe Day celebrates the founding of Geo...
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The One Billion Rising for Justice campaign is rapidly building upon the energy and momentum created in early 2013 when one billion activists in 207 countries came together to strike, dance, and rise to e...
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World Orphan Week first ran in 2005 and was created by SOS Children's Villages United Kingdom and focuses on raising awareness about abandoned and orphaned children worldwide. It is a fundraising and educ...
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Australia's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. During the month, patients share the stories of those affected by the disease, highlight ovarian ca...
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Preparation for Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, traditionally involved removing from one’s kitchen of rich and dairy-based foods like milk, butter, and eggs. Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) and Pan...
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World Pangolin Day raises awareness about the importance and plight of the pangolins. One aspect making pangolins unique is their scales, as no other mammal has them. Quiet and diligent, pangolins range...
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National Parent Leadership Month raises public awareness of the roles parents play in shaping their children's lives. It publicizes and expands opportunities for parents to participate in policy making at...
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February 17, 1897, the Parent Teachers Association was founded under the National Congress of Mothers, chaired by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst. National PTA is a strong advocate for...
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Patient Recognition Day is the "Thank your Customers Day " for the healthcare industry and occurs on February 3 each year. Created by the Marion Regional Healthcare System, which was acquired in 2010 b...
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Patient Recognition Month reinforces partnerships between soldiers and beneficiaries by appreciating their sacrifices and contributions, emphasizing overall well-being, and assisting each to obtain their...
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World Peace and Understanding Day, celebrated annually on February 23, commemorates the first meeting of Rotary International in 1905. The day is part of the broader World Understanding Month observed in...
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Peace Corps Week celebrates President Kennedy’s establishment of the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961. During this annual event, the Peace Corps community works to raise awareness about Peace Corps activities...
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On February 27 and 28th, 1947, Taiwanese students rose against the Republic of China's government. A massacre ensued, with somewhere between 18,000 and 28,000 killed by the government. This anniversary ma...
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Howdy! We're working on the description for this event. It's one of over two thousand events added to the calendar this year. We have verified it is an authentic event and have included the organization...