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National Girlfriend Day – August 1, 2021
Ladies, it’s time for some real talk. Today is National Girlfriend Day, an annual event that rolls around every August 1.
Romantic partners will come and go. Jobs are won and lost. But no matter what happens, your girls will be there in a crunch. It’s a time to honor your “ride or die” crew of homegirls! So, why do we love our girlfriends so much? Because they’re like sisters but without any of the growing-up baggage. Plus, when times are tough, your girls will let you vent and when you’re done; they will offer up the support you need to get through.
Spa days, weekend retreats, pajama parties complete with wine and nachos are even better when your girlfriends join in the fun. This year on National Girlfriend Day 2021, spend some delicious time gossiping about lovers past, present and future. Discuss your hopes and dreams in a really safe space, the circle of sisterhood.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL GIRLFRIEND DAY It’s not known for certain who created National Girlfriend Day on August 1 but the strongest claim seems to stem from Mistress Susan who runs a luxury website. She says that she created and celebrated the date in 2004 as a chance for gal pals to express gratitude to each other.
The history of female friendships and gal pals is of course much longer than the day itself. Girls have been friends for so long that there is no way we can trace back to the first-ever female friends, so instead, we’ll mention some of the more notable gal pals from recent times.
The Edinburgh Seven were a group of female friends who fought to become the first women to go to medical school in the UK in the 1860s. Despite studying medicine at Edinburgh University they were barred from graduating and becoming doctors. Their determination put women’s rights on the national agenda and led to laws in 1876 that allowed women to study medicine at university. The Edinburgh Seven had paved for the way for the female doctors of the future.
Around the same time as this, Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were forming a friendship that would become revolutionary. The two were the founders of the women’s rights movement in the United States and were the trailblazers that pushed for white women’s suffrage. The two initially met in 1851 and it was in 1869 that they formed the National Woman Suffrage Association.
On a more sporty note, we raise a special mention for The Rockford Peaches, the founding members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s. Their achievements were a huge stride forward for female athletes in the U.S.
One of our favorite stories of female friendship involves Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, with Fitzgerald attributing her big break to Monroe? The singer tried to book a gig at the Mocambo in Hollywood in 1955 but the manager turned her away because she didn’t have enough “sex appeal.” Monroe called the manager and said that she would sit front row every night if Fitzgerald got the job, which would pull in the press and crowds that the manager craved. Fitzgerald would say later. “After that I never had to play a small jazz club again.”
More recently Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert showed that even the fiercest of rivals can be best friends. The two did battle in an incredible 61 tennis tournament finals during the 1970s and 1980s but were still the best of friends off the court and would often travel to tournaments together and hang out between matches.
Gal pals are always there for each other and have a history of fighting against the tide to achieve great things together. Make sure you take some time out on National Girlfriend Day 2021 to let your girlfriends know how much you appreciate them.
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National Minority Donor Awareness Day – August 1, 2021
National Minority Donor Awareness Day is celebrated on August 1 as a way of bringing to light the need for minority donors. The day is a part of National Minority Donor Awareness Week. This particular day highlights the need, especially among minorities, for more organ, eye, and tissue donors. Yet another focus of the day includes acknowledging minorities who have donated. Along with educating people about the need to donate organs, the day also encourages them to register themselves as donors. National Minority Donor Awareness Day also tries to inculcate good health habits in people so that there may be a decreased need for an organ transplant.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MINORITY DONOR AWARENESS DAY National Minority Donor Awareness Day is part of National Minority Donor Awareness Week. Both events were started as a way to increase organ donation among minority communities. National Minority Donor Awareness Week is observed in the first week of August each year to honor the contribution of multicultural donors and their families, while also highlighting the urgent need from minority communities to register themselves as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Although it is not uncommon for a candidate to match a donor from another racial or ethnic group, transplant success rates increase exponentially when organs are matched between members of the same ethnic background. This means that a dearth of organs donated by certain communities may lead to longer waiting periods for transplantation.
Within the African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander-American communities, experts have voiced concerns about the serious shortage of transplants. Minorities make up 57% of those on the organ waiting list and only 30% of the donor population. Minority patients are often at an increased need for transplants affecting the heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver due to unavoidable or chronic conditions. Healthcare facilities take into consideration several factors when matching donors to recipients but blood type is the most critical component. Since ethnic groups tend to have similar blood types, success rates increase when recipients are paired within the same ethnic or racial group. While one doesn’t have to depend only on donors of the same race for a successful transplant, a similar ethnic or racial background makes the process smoother and more likely to be a success.
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National Cream Pie Day – August 1, 2021
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth on National Cream Pie Day, on August 1. The day is celebrated to honor the creation of the delicious cream pie that has become one of the most favorite desserts across America. The day is commemorated on this particular date since it is during this time of the year that raspberries turn ripe. Hence, this is the perfect day to put on your pastry chef caps and head to the kitchen to create some yummy cream pie for friends and .
HISTORY OF NATIONAL CREAM PIE DAY While we are accustomed to different forms of pie in this day and age, there was a time when there was no such thing as fruit pies. In fact, pies were mostly served with meat. For instance, a chicken pie recipe was found on a tablet that dates back to 2000 B.C. In Britain too, pies were mostly made with meat fillings and were one of the dishes that were opted for when heading out on a sea voyage. Pies and tarts became fashionable only during the Dark Ages when members of the monarchy preferred them to be served at court. And since the British royals loved pies so much, it wasn’t long before the regions they colonized also started adapting to new fruit cream pie recipes.
This love for pie further evolved in the 1800s and various flavors such as chocolate, apple, and cherry were introduced. The famous apple pie was all the rage in the U.S. when the land was colonized by Europeans. While there was a point in the 1900s during which different forms of cream pie were served in every American household, the tradition began dwindling with the rise of the women’s rights movements. This is because more women insisted on stepping out of the house and working, rather than simply staying at home and cooking up dishes. However, sugar pies once again made a comeback during World War II. During this time, old pie recipes were discovered, and new recipes were created to add variety to the types of cream pies available.
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National Sisters Day – August 1, 2021
National Sisters Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August — this year it falls on August 1. Nothing can quite compare to the bond that sisters have and this is a day to treasure the closeness that forms as you grow up together, sharing your secrets, your dreams, and all the fun times. Sisters have a deep connection that grows throughout childhood and remains strong throughout life. National Sisters Day is a chance for you to spend some quality time with your sister and to cherish the connection that you have.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL SISTERS DAY Whilst the origins of National Sisters Day is unknown, we can trace the English word for sister back to the Old Norse word “systir”, which derives from the Proto–Germanic “swester.” In some societies, the term “sister” has broadened in its colloquial meaning to include women who share a close friendship. However, whether the relationship is formed by blood or friendship, sisters have been kicking butt and taking names since the beginning of time. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some great and memorable sisters from throughout history.
In 39 CE, the Trung sisters, Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, led the first Vietnamese independence movement by successfully rebelling against their Chinese dictators and establishing their own matriarchal independent state. They were raised learning martial arts and studying the art of warfare and went on to create a large army of rebels who were mostly women.
The Grimke sisters, Angelina and Sarah, were 19th century women’s rights activists and abolitionists, which is extremely impressive considering their own father was a wealthy slave owner in their hometown of Charleston. The ladies rejected their luxurious lifestyle, moved north, became Quakers, and gave lectures about their experiences witnessing the brutalities of slavery.
The Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne are known for their novels and achievements in literature. Between them, their body of work includes classics such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. The sisters are said to be particularly close due to the deaths of their mother and two elder sisters, as well as being raised in relative isolation.
Patricia, Minerva, and Antonia Mirabal, also known as Las Mariposas, are national heroines in the Dominican Republic for their opposition to dictator Rafael Trujillo. The three young women became symbols of both popular and feminist resistance during the 20th century.
Serena and Venus Williams are arguably the most famous sisters in the world right now. They will both go down in history as being among the greatest tennis players of all time. They have also paved the way for many other African American and Hispanic players in a once very exclusive and homogenous sport. As well as winning over 100 singles titles between them, they have won 22 titles when playing doubles together, including 14 grand slam titles and three Olympic gold medals.
These are just some of the badass sisters throughout history. Make sure you cherish your sister or sisters on National Sisters Day 2021.
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Psychic Day – August 1, 2021
We saw the celebration for Psychic Day coming a long time ago! Held on the first Sunday in August each year, on this year, Psychic Day celebrates the power of all psychics. Did you know, psychics believe every person on this planet is born with some psychic ability? That’s why these celebrations also include recognizing people who are trying to hone their previously dormant psychic abilities.
HISTORY OF PSYCHIC DAY There are many different definitions of the term ‘psychic’, although it commonly refers to someone who is very intuitive and uses their extrasensory perception (ESP) or ‘sixth sense’ to acquire information that normal senses cannot pick up.
The word itself originates from the Greek word ‘psychikos,’ which means ‘of the mind’ or ‘mental.’ The term ‘psychic’ is credited to French astronomer and spiritualist Camille Flammarion, and many believe this word was introduced to the English language by English lawyer and legal writer Edward William Cox in the late 1800s.
The world has been fascinated with the concept of various prediction systems since ancient times. Astrology, the most widely known system of ancient fortune-telling, included astrologists using the position of celestial bodies to determine future circumstances and deliver insight into people’s lives. Seers and prophets were prominent and so were the advisors to kings and queens. Ancient Egyptian seers were the priests of the sun deity, Ra. They also practiced ‘scrying,’ by dropping ink into water and then ‘reading’ the shapes. The ancient Greeks believed the Pythia — the name given to a succession of priestesses who presided over the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, Greece — could deliver prophecies that were inspired by the God Apollo himself. Some accounts detail how the Pythia would deliver these oracles — the old term for a message given by an oracle — in a frenzied state, speaking in gibberish the whole time. Others believe the Pythia spoke intelligibly. Recent evidence indicates the presence of ethylene gas, which could have caused the frenzied state. This practice ceased when the emperor Theodosius I ordered all pagan temples to stop operating.
One of the most famous psychics who ever existed is the French apothecary and seer, Michel de Nostredame, although people know him by his Latinized name, Nostradamus. His written prophecies (or quatrains) number 6,338, and mostly deal with disasters like plagues, earthquakes, wars, floods, invasions, murders, droughts, and battles. All of these were not dated by him, however, and are very generic.
By the late 18th century, multiple forms of psychics and methods came to be known. The U.S. itself was very captivated by these experiences, particularly with séances, clairvoyance, and telepathy. By the mid-19th century, Modern Spiritualism took root in the U.S. and the U.K. There was a strong belief that people could speak to the dead. Multiple psychics grew to fame in this period — like Daniel Dunglas Home and Helena Blavatsky — and societies were also formed. From the 1960s onward, psychic readings and advertisements for psychics were very common. Psychic readings were offered via the phone, at home, or at psychic fairs.
Even science fiction was not spared, and many common books, movie franchises, and television series feature ‘psychic powers.’ Popular titles include Anne McCaffrey’s “The Talents Universe” series, Jean Grey from the Marvel Comics’ “X-Men” series, and the Disney Channel Original Series “That’s So Raven” and its spin-off “Raven’s Home.”
We believe Psychic Day was created by Richard R. Falk way back in the 19th century. This was purportedly a publicity stunt on his part to promote some celebrity psychics he was managing. Whatever the reason, this day and related celebrations have attracted immense interest ever since.
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Respect For Parents Day – August 1, 2021
Respect For Parents Day is celebrated on August 1 every year. The day is treated as the perfect starting point to teach young children about respecting their parents and other parental figures in their lives. It is also a great day to express your gratitude and love for your parents by celebrating the day with them. Respect For Parents Day was started as a way to appreciate all parents who have selflessly dedicated their lives to their children and have worked tirelessly to give them a happy and safe childhood. The day celebrates the eternal love between children and their parents.
HISTORY OF RESPECT FOR PARENTS DAY Respect For Parents Day recognizes not only the leadership roles that parents play in a child’s life but also in our communities. Parents are entrusted with the first expression of love and sense of security that a child experiences. Parents are our first protectors and nurturers, and they set a foundation for leading and teaching us to grow up to be good human beings. Parents also influence our communication, decision-making skills, and how we correct our mistakes.
A parent’s role in the community is indispensable, too. Marilyn Dalrymple of Lancaster, CA started Respect For Parents Day in an effort to “make our families become united and strong by recognizing the leadership roles parents have, and to reinstate the respect for parents that was evident in the past.” This day reminds us that parents deserve respect, and to consider the value that parents have in society. This isn’t limited to just our birth parents, but anyone who plays the role of a parent figure in our lives — including grandparents, uncles and aunts, and godparents.
Many believe that the holiday might have originated from the simple human desire to honor and appreciate the love and care of parents. So much so that the Respect For Parents Day celebration officially started in the U.S. in the year 1994 with the sincere efforts of President Bill Clinton. Many organizations, local governments, and other communities celebrate the day by organizing various activities and games. You will also find proclamations and rallies organized by the United Civil Rights Councils of America in honor of the day.
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Rounds Resounding Day – August 1, 2021
Rounds Resounding Day is celebrated on August 1 to remind up-and-coming and existing singers of the musical form of singing in rounds. But what is round singing really? It is the art of singing in a way where three or four voices follow each other. The sound that is formed is of singing in unison or an octave. This is the kind of musical composition that mostly exists as fun nursery rhymes that get stuck in our heads! However, it is the harmony created by this form of singing that makes it so popular and worth celebrating. So clear your throat, and get ready to sing in rounds.
HISTORY OF ROUNDS RESOUNDING DAY Round singing started emerging in Europe during the 12th century and was so loved because it had no specific ending and could be repeated over and over again. This is why round singing gained popularity in glee clubs where people would get drunk and sing some round songs. The term, however, seems to have formally appeared in English in the early 16th century. But round singing had existed before that and was called ‘rota’ or ‘rondellus’ in medieval England. In the 18th century, round singing gained more popularity in England where it was often done in catch clubs. During the 17th and 18th centuries, rounds started being connected with religious texts. One of the oldest rounds still heard today is called ‘Sumer is Icumen,’ and comprises four tenor voices and two bass voices.
Round songs started being published around the 1600s and the first one ever printed was in 1609 by Thomas Ravenscroft. After the form of singing became known worldwide, it was used in orchestras and was even sung in campfires by scouts and guides. To celebrate the art form, Rounds Resounding Day was founded in 1987 and focused on the promotion of singing in harmony. Other fun elements of singing in rounds include increasing rhythm and timing.
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Scout Scarf Day – August 1, 2021
Scout Scarf Day, celebrated on August 1, honors scouts across the world by encouraging them to step out of the house with their scouts scarf on! But why wear a scarf, you ask? Because a scout’s scarf brings the spirit of scouting into the limelight and also sheds light on the basic everyday life hacks that scouts are taught. For instance, the scarf around the neck is used to protect the body from sunburn and can also be used as a band-aid in situations where a first aid kit is unavailable. Hence, over time, the scouts’ scarf has become a symbol of strength and courage. If you have been holding onto your scouts’ neckerchief, now is the time to sport it!
HISTORY OF SCOUT SCARF DAY Scout Scarf Day was formed in 2007 after scout groups across the world collaborated and decided that scouts deserve to be celebrated. This is mainly because scouts are given the sort of training that serves them throughout their lifetime. This includes survival tips, personality grooming, as well as the renowned ‘scouts promise’ that revolves around always staying true to the Scout’s Law. The promise centers on loyalty, trust, and always helping others. It is also important to note that Scout Scarf Day is not the sole holiday that celebrates the scouting movement. In fact, scouting is so loved and respected that many special days have been appointed to recognize the honor of scouts.
Here’s a little background on how scouting started. In 1904, Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell of the British Army started studying the behavior of boys. He believed the youth of the day was drifting towards “hooliganism” and needed “guiding hands.” With an aim to teach young boys about right and wrong, he wrote a book titled “Scouting for Boys.” After the book was published in 1907, numerous scouting groups started to emerge worldwide. General Powell further implemented his theories and teachings by heading out on a nine-day journey with a group of 22 boys. During this trip, he taught them all that he knew about patriotism, chivalry, and basic manners that they must adhere to as they grow up. His aim was to make them responsible and productive. By the time the boys returned home, they were proficient in survival skills, camping skills, as well as the teachings required to make them good citizens of the nation.
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Spider-Man Day – August 1, 2021
How will you celebrate Spider-Man Day on August 1? It’s important to remember one thing: with great power comes great responsibility. Now, you, a Spider-Man fanatic, have all the power in the world to celebrate one of the most iconic comic-book superheroes of all time whichever way you want to, so don’t take this responsibility lightly. This is your gift and your curse!
Created by Steve Dikto and Stan Lee, Spider-Man is Marvel Comics most iconic character for the past 59 years. For all true fans of the web-slinger, August 1, 2021 is the day on which you can appreciate what Spider-Man has brought to your lives.
Social media platforms are inundated right now with posts utilizing the #NationalSpiderManDay hashtag to honor the famous Marvel superhero.
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WHEN IS SPIDER-MAN DAY 2021? “Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!” is celebrated on Spider-Man Day on August 1, 2021.
HISTORY OF SPIDER-MAN DAY Everyone loves Spider-Man. And how can we not? Spider-Man entered the comic-book universe in issue 15 of Marvel Comics’ “Amazing Fantasy” in August 1962 and has been a major player ever since. The groundbreaking story caught the attention of readers when it featured an awkward, antisocial teenager as its superhero — a description typically associated with sidekicks. But this bold move turned out to be a boon for creator Stan Lee, who touched the hearts of a generation of kids who felt lonely, rejected, or had difficulty making friends. Spider-Man proved that anyone can be a superhero and, even after being around for about 60 years, he’s still as popular as ever.
Spider-Man got his own comic series, “The Amazing Spider-Man,” in March 1963. The titular character rose to popularity and quickly became integral in the ever-expanding Marvel Universe, engaging with regularly featured characters like the Human Torch, the Incredible Hulk, and Daredevil. The supporting characters in the Spider-Man world were equally interactive and colorful, enthralling readers who developed soft spots for them. This includes J. Jonah Jameson, the anti-Spider-Man editor-in-chief for the “Daily Bugle” newspaper, Spider-Man’s love interests Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Watson, and costumed villains like Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, and Venom.
Spider-Man became a fast-expanding franchise, his heroics no longer able to be contained in single monthly issues. Spidey’s frequent crossover storylines with other Marvel characters led to the creation of the bimonthly series “Marvel Team-Up” in March 1972, which ran for 150 issues. Spider-Man teamed up with nearly every high-profile superhero in the Marvel Universe in this ongoing series.
“Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man” was the fourth installment comic series of Spider-Man’s continuing adventures. It debuted in December 1976 and ended after 263 issues. One of the most memorable events of this era was Peter’s marriage to Mary Jane Watson.
We all know Spider-Man is fast, but his momentum in the comic world was soon noticed by Hollywood as well. Sony Entertainment purchased the rights to Spider-Man, and brought him to the big screen in May 2002 with the movie “Spider-Man.” With Tobey Maguire playing the friendly neighborhood superhero, the Spider-Man movies paved the way for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the superhero movie genre. “Spider-Man 2” was released in 2004 and broke box-office records, followed by “Spider-Man 3” in 2007, which ended Director Sam Raimi’s trilogy. The franchise was rebooted five years later, with “The Amazing Spider-Man” in 2012, starring Andrew Garfield.
Next, Spider-Man made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the third act of “Captain America: Civil War” (2016). Young actor Tom Holland breathed life into the web-slinger, who had been neglected due to the ongoing legal issues and character rights between Sony Entertainment and Marvel Studios. The latest Marvel movies featuring Spider-Man are worldwide blockbusters “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) and “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (2019).
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World Wide Web Day – August 1, 2021
Why celebrate World Wide Web Day every August 1? Because without the web, the Earth would be a super lonely place. Don’t believe us? Well, before the World Wide Web (WWW) was created, people had to spend a lot of money to contact someone far away. Today, voice calls, chats, and video calls are available at the click of a button. This is just one of the advantages the WWW brought to the world. It also made it easy to search information, access songs, find news online, and do thousands of other things that have empowered the world today. Thank your lucky stars you were born in a world that has the World Wide Web!
HISTORY OF WORLD WIDE WEB DAY The World Wide Web is a revolutionary technology that led to the creation of thousands of other inventions that rule the world today. However, it took a few years before the World Wide Web was noticed by the masses. The proposal for the WWW was developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989 and was further enhanced with the help of Robert Cailliau, a Belgian informatics engineer and computer scientist. Together, they were able to develop the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and then set it up for release in early 1992. Like many other great technologies, the WWW was not initially meant for the public and was devised to be utilized by physicists to share data.
However, when the World Wide Web did reach the general public, it was an instant hit. At that time, it was merely a luxury, but today it’s a necessity. The popularity of the platform took off when the first website was produced and when photos started appearing on the web. The first photo was uploaded by Berners-Lee in 1992. Since then, there has been no stopping the World Wide Web and it furthermore proved to be the fastest-growing medium of communication by accumulating millions of active users by the mid-1990s. But this was just the beginning — by the 21st century, web usage transcended into advanced smartphones that operated more or less like computers. Today, the World Wide Web can be accessed through gaming devices, cell phones, laptops, and even watches.
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Planner Day – August 1, 2021
For most of us, our love of planning started in school, keeping track of classes and social activites. From these early days some of us set out on an adventure in planning, starting with simple day planners coming first, followed by planners that had hour-by-hour lines to plan out our day in detail. If you’re one of those for whom planning has become something of an obsession, then Planner Day is for you!
HISTORY OF PLANNER DAY Planner people, know that there’s nothing as satisfying, nothing that brings such a sense of security, as having our day neatly planned out in our calendars. When something comes up we can avoid double-booking, we don’t have to worry about forgetting important dates or appointments, and we just know that everything is right where it belongs. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that those who use planners are truly organized individuals. Instead, the use of a Planner is often a way to compensate for the fact that we are messy, disorganized people who need a place to put our lives in order.
Planners are used by everyone from stay-at-home parents to important corporate executives who would be lost without a carefully planned itinerary to see them through their day. They also come in every shape and size, and some people keep separate personal and business planners so their two lives can remain separate. Some planners are so serious about planning that they hire people to keep track of their planners for them! That’s some next level planning!
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Yorkshire Day – August 1, 2021
The celebration of Yorkshire Day is central to the belief and custom of maintaining a locale’s traditions and culture during a time of upheaval. A celebration started with just a reading, now encompasses anything to do with Yorkshire, from cooking and confectionery delights to history and military customs. A healthy percent of the population, namely most of them, celebrate this day in a way akin to many other celebrations; it started small and now has a minor culture behind the celebration of the Day.
HISTORY OF YORKSHIRE DAY Yorkshire Day is a day to remember and celebrate, the largest county in the UK, Yorkshire. Originating as a military holiday, its roots stem from more than a few things, including the emancipation of slaves in 1834, and a few military customs and some protests about losing Yorkshire’s cultural identity. The military custom involves light infantry originally as Minden Day, although later joined by five other regiments in this tradition.
The military permitted the regiments to wear a rose in their headdress; although the original Light Infantry use a white rose instead of the standard red rose. The emancipation anniversary is celebrated in the honor of William Wilberforce, whom successfully campaigned for the emancipation. The protests were regarding the identity of Yorkshire against the Local Government re-organization of 1974. Yet with such a long and diverse history of changes, Yorkshire has kept itself from changing, keeping it’s old world appeal and aesthetic as the Day has become more and more known world-wide.
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World Lung Cancer Day – August 1, 2021
Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. It is estimated that lung cancer accounts for nearly one in five cancer deaths globally. In 2012, there were 1.8 million newly diagnosed cases of lung cancer alone.
The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), alongside members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) commemorates, celebrates and supports those impacted by lung cancer. FIRS joins the grassroots efforts of the lung cancer community to raise awareness about lung cancer and its global impact, creating an educational movement of understanding lung cancer risks as well as early treatment around the world.
HISTORY OF WORLD LUNG CANCER DAY Lung cancer was a rare disease in early 20th century but its incidence has gradually increased with increased smoking and it has become the most common type of cancer in the world. The lung cancers accounts for 12.8% of cancer cases and 17.8% of mortalities of cancer worldwide. Lung cancer is a preventable disease. The factors that play a role in cancer development include tobacco products, industrial products (uranium, radiation, asbestos) air pollution, and nutritional deficiencies. Recent studies have demonstrated that the critical factor increasing the risk of lung cancer is the long-term respiration of carcinogenic materials.
Epidemiologic case-control studies by 1950s proved that smoking was strongly correlated with lung cancer. The first findings that smoking was a cause of lung cancer were published in 1962. Smoking is responsible for developing lung cancer by 94%. The risk of lung cancer is 24-36 times higher in smokers than in non-smokers. The risk is 3.5% in passive smoking. Age to start smoking, period of smoking, number of cigarettes smoked, and type of tobacco and cigarette have influence on the risk of developing lung cancer.
The IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) is the world’s largest meeting dedicated to lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. More than 7,000 delegates come from more than 100 countries to discuss the latest developments in thoracic malignancy research. Attendees include surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists, epidemiologists, basic research scientists, nurses and allied health professionals and patients.
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International Childfree Day – August 1, 2021
The roots of International Childfree Day are based in an event staged by the National Organization for Non-Parents in the early 1970s. They selected a male and female non-parent of the year, with the winners parading down 5th Avenue in New York. Forty years later International Childfree Day was set up in honor of this event, with the idea being to celebrate those people that specifically choose not to have children.
A Childfree Man and Woman of the Year are selected to celebrate the day and those that want to get involved can nominate a person for this award. The details of how to do this are given on the official website and a panel of judges chooses a male and female winner from the candidates. These are announced on the day itself, with the chosen man and women receiving a few small prizes in honor of their award.
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British Columbia Day – August 2, 2021
British Columbia Day in Canada is the name for the first Monday in August when residents of British Columbia celebrate their local heritage. In other Canadian provinces, the same day is known by different names unique to their respective areas, for example, “George Hamilton Day” in Hamilton, Ontario, and “Saskatchewan Day” in the province of that name. British Columbia Day recalls explorer James Douglas’ discovery of the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, the site of the current city of Victoria, and the eventual announcement by the British that the region would become the colony called British Columbia. Similarly, other provinces focus on their particular items of culture, history, and political development.
All across Canada, the day is marked by parades, festivals, and other public gatherings, many of which are themed. As a primary example, British Columbia offers the Anime Revolution, the Vancouver Pride Parade, and the Powell Street Festival (a celebration of Asian-Canadian heritage).
HISTORY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DAY Despite its not being a Canadian federal government holiday like Christmas or Good Friday (though it was recognized as “legal” in 1996), most residents do get British Columbia Day (or its equivalent in their region) off from work. The seeds for the traditional celebration becoming a recognized holiday were sown in 1969 when the government of Ontario named the first Monday in August “Simcoe Day” in honor of anti-slavery figure John Graves Simcoe. Before long (1974 in British Columbia), other territorial governments heard proposals from prominent politicians and affirmed that they should celebrate their honorable histories in an official capacity.
Canadians often refer to the holiday as one of the “stats” (statutory holidays), or “publics,” which, again, differ in the level of legal importance from territory to territory, and municipality to municipality. But the day does fall in the middle of the summer season, and not too many Canadians complain about a chance to plan a long weekend and make a fun outing out of British Columbia Day!
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Civic Holiday – August 2, 2021
Civic Holiday 2021, which falls on August 2 this year, strives to help foster the spirit of community among residents. What do you call Canada’s first-Monday-in-August Civic Holiday? Well, that all depends on where you are. It’s technically not what Canadians call a ‘statutory’ holiday, and different parts of the country celebrate in different ways. For example, in Ottawa, it’s Colonel By Day — in honor of Lieutenant Colonel John By — who supervised the construction of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal. New Brunswick calls it New Brunswick Day, while it’s Simcoe Day in Toronto. John Graves Simcoe was the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada. Some provinces and cities don’t celebrate at all.
What’s in a (holiday) name? Plenty! You might be wondering why is it termed Civic Holiday 2021? The word civic is a reference to municipalities, because this day is not mandated as a public holiday across Canada by the federal government.
WHEN IS CIVIC HOLIDAY 2021? Canada celebrates its Civic Holiday on the first Monday of August.
HISTORY OF CIVIC HOLIDAY The first Monday of August is a holiday across Canada. Most people simply enjoy it as an extra day off from work, which is a good enough reason to celebrate, but did you know that the true meaning behind this annual observance is to honor John Graves Simcoe? He was the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada, which is known as Ontario, today. He also established the landmark of Fort York, the founding place of modern Toronto.
Most provinces and territories observe Civic Holiday on the first Monday in August. In the Northwest Territories, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Nunavut, it is known as Civic Holiday, in Alberta, it is celebrated as Heritage Day, in some parts of Nova Scotia it is known as Natal Day, in Saskatchewan as Saskatchewan Day, in New Brunswick as New Brunswick Day, and in British Columbia as British Columbia Day.
The earliest references to Civic Holiday being observed in Canada date back to the mid-1850s to early 1860s when some cities in Upper Canada — London in 1856, Toronto in 1861, Hamilton in 1862 — started to have a public holiday in August. These holidays varied every year and were declared by the mayor. Local businesses and stores were closed for the day and people spent the day enjoying picnics. The idea spread quickly, and soon Winnipeg also had its first holiday in 1874. The first Monday of August was ultimately solidified as Civic Holiday.
British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan also have their provincial birthdays on this day. The mid-summer holiday is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Alberta, but is generally observed by businesses, institutions, and the government. Some municipalities in Ontario celebrate important historical figures on Civic Holiday. Cultural diversity is also celebrated today in Alberta.
Here are just some of the other names for Canada’s Civic Holiday: British Columbia Day Heritage Day (Alberta) Natal Day (Nova Scotia) Terry Fox Day (Manitoba)
Quebec, Newfoundland, and the Yukon don’t observe the first Monday in August as a civic holiday.
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Heritage Day in Alberta – August 2, 2021
Known for its sunshine, fresh air, and open spaces, Alberta is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities. The people of Alberta celebrate this diversity, each year, with Heritage Day, which is observed on the first Monday in August. Museums run special events and there is a different theme for the day each year. The annual observance even has its own three-day festival, which is attended by thousands of Albertans. If you are proud of Alberta’s heritage (and the famed Canadian cooperation), we have some creative ways you can celebrate it.
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Natal Day – August 2, 2021
Everyone loves to celebrate a birthday, so on August 2, have a Happy Natal Day — in honor of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. A holiday that began in 1895, Natal Day was organized as a way to celebrate Nova Scotia’s history. Natal, in case you’re wondering, is from the Latin word for “birth.” Festivities for this holiday typically last the whole weekend before Natal Day (which falls on a Monday), so get ready to celebrate, attend a lot of outdoor parties and eat a ton of cake. ? It’s a birthday after all.
HISTORY OF NATAL DAY Natal Day is a popular civic holiday celebrated in the Halifax-Dartmouth region every year on the first Monday of August. The festivities are marked with parades, fireworks, races, cake-cutting ceremonies, concerts, and more.
Natal Day was first celebrated on June 21, commemorating the founding of Halifax in 1749. The town historian Dr. John P. Martin wrote about how Natal Day celebrations shifted to August in his book “The Story Of Dartmouth.” The first annual Natal Day started in the summer of 1895. For many years, Dartmouth observed Natal Day of Halifax on June 21 — most shops were open only until noon, and schools were closed for the day. Dominion Day would mostly pass unrecognized, while June 21 was celebrated jubilantly.
The townsfolk decided to have their own Natal Day, with the holiday date coinciding with the inauguration of the first train arriving on the new railway line in the area. As the new railway branch was scheduled to be completed by August of 1895, preparations to host a summer carnival began earlier in the same year. Special fares were requested to be issued so out-of-town visitors could visit Dartmouth and observe the area’s residential and industrial potential, as well as witness the beautiful scenery surrounding Dartmouth Lakes.
By June, it was evident that the railway branch would not be finished that year. The locals and the Dartmouth Committee went ahead with their celebration plans for Natal Day at First Lake in August. In 1906, a half-holiday was declared by Halifax on the same day as Dartmouth’s Natal Day.
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National Coloring Book Day – August 2, 2021
Coloring books have gotten some serious, grown-up attention lately. National Coloring Book Day (August 2) helps us relive our childhood playdates and discover new health and wellness benefits now that coloring is no longer just for kids. In fact, adult coloring books seem to be the latest wellness and relaxation trend that helps people find happiness between the lines.
Researchers and art therapists have lauded the benefits of coloring for over a decade but only recently did publishers and childhood favorite brands like Crayola, start producing adult coloring books. Ever wanted to paint the town red? Or maybe purple, blue or even rainbow? Well, now’s your chance, so break out those coloring books and indulge in some colorful fun!
NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY ACTIVITIES Host a coloring book party
Gather some friends and turn a childhood playdate into an adult party. Everybody chip in for a sitter with activities for the kids in another room or at home so you can really enjoy yourself. Designate a driver and who knows, maybe coloring book parties will become the next best happy hour activity!
Indulge in coloring supplies Ever dreamed about that giant box of Crayola crayons as a kid? Or maybe having an endless supply of markers to color the entire rainbow? Take your tools up a notch to make your childhood dreams come true and color your way to happy.
Set aside some coloring 'me' time Sometimes coloring solo makes the best art therapy. Treat yourself and set aside that extra hour for your own time of introspective mindfulness. For those who were always searching for chill time, coloring books could be the golden ticket.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL COLORING BOOK DAY You Feel Like a Kid Again
Just think back to when you were a kid, filling page after page with colorful scribbling, only updated to reflect your much-improved motor and attention skills and worldly experiences. Doesn't it sound nice to take a leisurely hour sipping a cup of coffee and getting blissfully lost in a sea of boundless imagination?
We can find solace between the lines Engaging in self-care is important and coloring is a restorative exercise. Coloring allows us to push other thoughts out of our head and focus on a simple task, which alleviates any free-floating anxiety. It's like therapy without a therapist.
You can color your way to bliss Coloring is a no-pressure, judgement-free activity. In fact, it's one of the few activities that doesn't come with any expectations and allows you creative freedom. Anyone, whether a child, an established artist, or just someone looking for fun; can color and enjoy the vibrant benefits.
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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day – August 2, 2021
Celebrated every year on August 2, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day conjures up visions of our favorite summer treat. It’s a simple thing, really, but oh, what deliciousness! In our American version, take two rectangular or circular flat cookies made of chocolate or oatmeal and match them with your favorite flavor of ice cream. Then, make it into a neat little sandwich. There’s nothing better than the taste of sugary sweet, ice cold creaminess and sometimes, chocolate all together in one outrageously-good dessert!
Many countries around the world have their own version of the ice cream sandwich. In Vietnam, street vendors sell ice cream stuffed between two layers of bread. In Iran, pistachio or rose-flavored ice cream is sandwiched between two thin wafers. But no matter how you stuff it, the good, old Yankee version of an ice cream sandwich on National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is a must!
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