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September 2, 1945, marks Japan officially surrendering to the Allied Powers. Although the surrender was announced by Imperial Japan almost 20 days earlier, the treaty's signing occurred on September 2. Th...
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Americans are severely starved for vacation days, with just seven paid holidays a year. A month off or longer is expected in Europe and most of the world. When this writer worked in the Middle East, I had...
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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 C...
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Health & Physical Education (HPE) Day is a nationwide initiative highlighting the importance of HPE in the Australian curriculum and its influence on childhood development and learning. This event occur...
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Independence Day in Qatar marks the anniversary of September 3, 1971, the official day Qatar became an independent nation. Independence Day is a national holiday held annually on the first Monday of Augus...
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National Day in San Marino is a national holiday honoring the patron saint of the small nation, Saint Marinus.
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Parsa Ekadashi is the Hindu calendar's eleventh lunar day of every lunar month. Hindus believe that by observing Ekadashi, or Parsva Ekadashi, a person will gain forgiveness for his or her sins. Parsv...
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On September 3, 1783, the American Revolution officially ended with the signing of the Paris Treaty of 1783. Also known as the War of Independence, it was a conflict between 13 North American colonies...
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Skyscraper Day commemorates the birthday of Louis H. Sullivan on September 3, 1856. A mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, Sullivan is considered the father of the American skyscraper. His most famous buildin...
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Unplug from the digital world for a day in the UK! 3D Day (Digital Detox Day), which originated in 2020 through a collaboration between LUSH, Zoe Sugg, and #IAMWHOLE, encourages individuals to disconnec...
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Animals Day in Curaçao focuses on caring for and preserving animals, domestic and wild. The day is capped off with an animal show.
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National Macadamia Nut Day honors the macadamia nut, which originated in Australia. Named after the chemist John Macadam (May 29, 1827 – September 2, 1865), who cultivated the nuts in Australia, macadam...
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Mawlid an-Nabi, or Mawlid in Islam, is the day set aside for the birth of the Prophet Muhammed. Practicing Muslims usually follow the mention of his name with "Peace be upon him" or the initials PBUH. M...
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National Newspaper Carriers Day honors Barney Flaherty, the first newspaper boy. He was hired by the New York Sun publisher Benjamin Day on September 4, 1833.
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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Day seeks to teach the public and keep medical professionals informed about this genetic disease. As a person ages, symptoms worsen, and fluid-filled cysts form a...