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September 16 is Independence Day in Mexico. In 1810, Mexicans ended the Spanish rule and colonization of their land, which had lasted for over three centuries. The leader of the uprising was a small tow...
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On September 16, 1975, Papa New Guinea gained its independence from Australia. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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National Information Professionals (IT) Day was created in 2014 to honor the oft unsung heroes of the IT department. Information Technology is essential to business today. Websites, e-commerce, security,...
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The United Nations General Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes achieving universal health coverage by 2030. It recalled its resolutions focusi...
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Amar Das Ji, the third of ten gurus, died on this day in 1574. Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth guru, died on this day in 1581.
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On September 16, 1963, the Malaysian Federation was founded. Today is a national holiday.
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Mayflower Day on September 16, 1602, commemorates the departure of the Mayflower from Plymouth, England, bound for America. On the Mayflower were 102 passengers seeking religious freedom in the New World.
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Created in 2002, European Mobility Week seeks to improve public health and quality of life through promoting clean mobility and sustainable urban transport. Each year has a different theme, with various m...
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The Oklahoma Land Race was held on September 16, 1893. Otherwise known as the Land Run of 1893 or the Cherokee Strip Land Run, it would become the most extensive land run in United States history. More t...
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Owain Glyndŵr (1359 - 1415) was a resistance leader in Wales. His day, September 16, is the day he was named Prince of Wales in 1400.
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World Ozone Layer Day raises awareness about the condition of the ozone layer. It commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer on this day in 1987 (resoluti...
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National Play-Doh Day honors the iconic modeling clay-branded Play-Doh on the anniversary of its release as a toy, September 16, 1955. Originally marketed as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s, it was rec...
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Prinsjesdag, Budget Day, or Prince's Day, marks the official opening of parliament in the Netherlands. The day includes festivities, a speech from the King, and a setting of the nation's budget. Annually...
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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre of 1982, which killed 3,000 people, and wounded thousands more over 48 hours. It was a continuation of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon th...
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SUPPORTING INNOVATION IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN THE SOUTH The International Day of Science, Technology, and Innovation for the South, observed annual...