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New Brunswick Day – August 2, 2021
It’s not often that a birthday party is held for an entire province, but that’s New Brunswick for you. Each year, the first Monday of August is celebrated as New Brunswick Day. Entire communities get together to participate in cake cutting, musical events, and sporting tournaments — all done to foster the spirit of togetherness. There are all-day barbecues, too, organized by many, and even an annual beer run. When there is food, drink, and a statutory holiday, we don’t think anybody is complaining.
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New South Wales Bank Holiday – August 2, 2021
Who doesn’t love a three-day weekend? Since 1875, New South Wales has enjoyed one on its New South Wales Bank Holiday each first Monday of August. The origins of the day lie in British Rule; bank employees were given an extended weekend as compensation for putting in extra hours on June 30. (They needed that time to close balance sheets.) Regardless of the day’s origins, let’s all give thanks for three day weekends—the savior of nine-to-fivers around the world.
NEW SOUTH WALES BANK HOLIDAY TIMELINE
1871 Bank Holiday Act is Introduced
The act constitutes that banks in the UK and Ireland remain closed on the first Monday of August, each year
1875 Now in New South Wales
The act stipulates that banks in New South Wales remain closed on the first day of August, each year.
1912 Bank Holidays Act is Changed
According to the changed act, banks in New South Wales have to remain closed on the first Monday of August, thus marking the beginning of the New South Wales Bank Holiday.
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Northern Territory Picnic Day – August 2, 2021
There aren’t a lot of people, relatively speaking, in Australia’s Northern Territory. But those who live there look forward to the first Monday in August when they celebrate the territory’s Picnic Day. Northern Territory Aussies — not to mention folks from the other parts of the continent — have been celebrating Picnic Day since at least the late 1800s, although the date of the first picnic is unknown. Railroad workers and public works employees started the tradition when they held an annual “Union Picnic Day” or “Trade Picnic Day” by the Adelaide River. And after a few lean, picnic-free years, the tradition was restarted in earnest in the 1930s and continues to this day.
NORTHERN TERRITORY PICNIC DAY TIMELINE
1800s Picnic Day originates
Picnic Day events stretch back in time to the 1800s when Northern Territory rail workers took some time off to eat and hang out near the Adelaide River.
1936 Darwinians get a day off
According to news reports at the time, "practically the whole town went to the Adelaide River by a special train," the town being Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
1946 Harts Range Races get underway
The tradition that continues to this day began when the three Webb brothers joined in a race to see who had the swiftest horse.
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Terry Fox Day – August 2, 2021
On August 2, honor a great man, a great foundation, and a great cause by celebrating Terry Fox Day. After discovering a malignant tumor on his knee and undergoing surgery that removed 15 centimeters of his leg, Terry Fox embarked on a cross-Canada run that lasted 143 days and 5,373 kilometers — all to raise money and awareness for cancer. So on Terry Fox Day, get involved: run a race, donate money, raise money — however you choose to participate, just be sure to pay homage to this incredible individual.
TERRY FOX DAY TIMELINE
July 28, 1958 The world welcomes Terry Fox
Terry Fox is born in Winnipeg, Manitoba as Terrance Stanley Fox.
March 9, 1977 Terry discovers his tumor
Terry is diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his right leg.
February 1979 Let the training begin
The training for his Marathon of Hope—a run across Canada with the hopes of raising money for cancer research and awareness—begins.
May 26, 1988 The Terry Fox Run becomes official
The Terry Fox Run becomes a Trust under the organization name, The Terry Fox Foundation
1992 The run goes global
After its success in Canada, the Terry Fox Run launches around the world in the following countries:
Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hungary, India, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A., and Zimbabwe.
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National Black Women's Equal Pay Day – August 3, 2021
Institutional racism is a thing, and combating it is a large part of the reason for observing Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, marked on the current year calendar as the day Black women “caught up” to the earnings of non-Hispanic White males after the end of the previous year.
In 2020, 226 days passed before African and Black American women had reached that point, without regard to job type and required education. On National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, let your voice join the courageous activists rallying to influence leaders, disseminate crucial knowledge, and make pay equity a reality.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S EQUAL PAY DAY Back in 1996, an organization called the National Committee on Pay Equity declared the observation of Equal Pay Day. The coalition of labor unions, professional associations, civil rights organizations and individuals has been fighting ever since to open people’s eyes to the realities of implicit discrimination in the workplace and around the paycheck.
In the last quarter-century, the spotlight on inequality has become brighter and brighter, with a turning point in 2020 that at the very least made those oblivious to the situation more aware of the facts surrounding institutional racism and sexism, as a national dialogue about race opened up.
On average, Black women typically make just 62 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. The parental status also impacts the wage gap, with Black mothers making just 50 cents to every dollar a white father makes. The pandemic and social unrest about racial injustice have amplified existing inequities in America.
Black women are also strapped with student loans, and among those most likely to earn a postsecondary degree, with 64 percent of Black students earning Bachelor degrees, women. While this may be positive, the financial impact is serious.
National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day now attracts and holds more interest and advocacy than ever. But there is a ton of work to do. Just take one of the talking points for example. There has only ever been one Black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company. By the numbers alone, that’s a dismal representation. A little more digging, and there are truly toe-curling statistics to be found. Today, help spread knowledge, raise the outcry, and join the fight.
NATIONAL BLACK WOMEN'S EQUAL PAY DAY TIMELINE
1963 Let the law be just
The “Equal Pay Act” is passed, with the basic principle of “equal pay for equal work.”
1996 A new beginning
The first Equal Pay Day comes on the scene, mobilizing forces to fight pay inequity.
2007 Shouldering responsibilities
Black women make up a disproportionate amount of the labor workforce, and small businesses founded by Black women grow 164 percent since 2007.
2019 Where’s the Senate?
The U.S. House of Representatives passes the “Paycheck Fairness Act” to help close the race and gender gaps in pay, but the Senate lets it sit.
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NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY – August 3, 2021
National Grab Some Nuts Day on August 3 is the ultimate nutty day. Nuts, legumes, seeds drupes, either way – they’re all considered nuts and are all in some way a part of our daily diet. Nuts are rich in nutrients and minerals, and if eaten in the correct quantities, are great for improving our health. This day promotes the consumption of all nuts, the health benefits, and their tastiness. You won’t be surprised to hear that it’s a very nutty occasion.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY Although the origin of National Grab Some Nuts Day is unknown, we do know that when this day first started being observed there was some confusion to its purpose. Some were celebrating the nuts we eat, whereas others thought it was all about the metal nuts that go with bolts. Whilst these metal nuts obviously serve their purpose, we’d rather be celebrating food, which is pretty much our stance on most matters.
There is also ample discussion on what is defined as a nut and what is a legume. A legume is generally recognized as a pod containing multiple seeds that begins to open on its own when the season for harvesting approaches. For the purposes of National Grab Some Nuts Day, we suggest celebrating the day by grabbing a handful and savoring the taste!
Whatever it may be, either botanical or non botanical nuts, nuts have an impressive amount of protein, vitamins,minerals, potassium, iron and so on. They say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but even nuts are also capable of this! Consider consuming nuts on a daily basis for snacking to absorb those important nutrients.
Other nutty days do occur throughout the year. These include National Almond Day and National Pecan Day. There’s also a day for cashews, walnuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios, and chestnuts. This day is a day for celebrating all these days bundled up in one and grabbing handfuls of as many different kinds as you like. Raw or roasted. Salted, seasoned or plain.
NATIONAL GRAB SOME NUTS DAY TIMELINE
10,0000 BC Tree Food
Walnuts are the first nuts to be consumed.
1890 Pea-not brushing
Peanut butter is developed by a doctor in St Louis who prescribed it to patients with bad teeth.
1919 Nut Rep
Texas adopts the pecan tree as its state tree.
April 2019 Original Health
“Nuts: A Global History,” is released on Amazon.
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National Night Out – August 3, 2021
Every year on the first Tuesday in August, this year on August 3, the United States and Canada celebrate National Night Out day. Civilians, organizations, and the Metropolitan Police Department join hands to enhance the relationship between neighborhoods and communities. They look at this as a great way to bring everyone together for a positive cause.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL NIGHT OUT The origins of National Night Out day begin with Matt Peskin, way back in 1970. Peskin was a regular volunteer for the Lower Merion Community Watch program — which worked with the Lower Merion Police Department in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Peskin would often patrol local areas and soon introduced a newsletter on community successes and local volunteer work. This was when he realized that new content for the newsletter was very difficult to find. He began reaching out to the surrounding communities for help and noticed they all had local groups of neighborhood watches but no way to connect to or even identify other groups. Neighborhood watches as a concept began in the U.S. in the late 1960s. As incidents of criminal activities rose in this period, the collective consensus was that the U.S. needed local watch groups that were focused on residential areas. The National Sheriffs’ Association partly funded the creation of the National Neighborhood Watch program in the 1970s, and local groups have been contributing to safety and security since then.
Almost 10 years later, Peskin established his own group — the National Association of Town Watch. This group linked all neighborhood town watches, provided them with resources, and gave them assets to help them stay up and running. Three years later, we got our holiday. By the time this event came around, Peskin and the National Association of Town Watch had created a large network of law enforcement agencies, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations, and even volunteers across the U.S. The first celebration was huge — 2.5 million neighbors from 400 communities in 23 states. Recently, the Dog Walker Watch has joined this program, and now, our canine neighbors are patrolling and keeping our communities safe, right alongside humans.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TIMELINE
1970 The Idea Takes Root
Volunteer Matt Peskin realizes how many local community groups exist and how many know nothing about the others' existence; recognizing the need for a shared platform.
1972 National Neighborhood Watch Program Launches
Funding is given by the National Sheriffs' Association via a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
1981 National Association of Town Watch
Matt Peskin establishes a special organization that builds a bridge between local law enforcement, civic agencies, and neighborhood watches.
August 1984 Our Day is Created
The National Association of Town Watch creates the National Night Out campaign.
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National Watermelon Day – August 3, 2021
Did you know that watermelon is 92% water? No wonder it’s so refreshing! People have been digging into this tasty, juicy fruit for millennia and it all started in Ancient Egypt. It’s said that watermelon cultivation began in the Nile Valley as early as the second millennium B.C. Watermelon seeds were even found in King Tut’s tomb! On August 3, we celebrate this ancient berry in a feast of juicy deliciousness—otherwise known as National Watermelon Day.
WHEN IS NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY 2021? There’s nothing like beating the heat with summertime’s most refreshing fruit, celebrated on National Watermelon Day on August 3.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY The juicy, refreshing watermelon deserves its own day, that’s why we celebrate National Watermelon Day. Cultivation of this fruit dates back to 2000 B.C., with the first watermelon harvest on record occurring approximately 5,000 years ago in Egypt. Traces of watermelon and its seeds have been discovered on sites of the 12th Egyptian Dynasty, including in the tomb of King Tutankhamen. Paintings of different types of watermelon have also been found in ancient Egyptian inscriptions.
The sweet fruit we enjoy today is the result of mutations over the course of a thousand years of cultivation. Watermelon seeds were sold to traders passing through the trade routes in the Kalahari Desert in Africa. From there, the cultivation of the watermelon spread across Africa. The origin of the progenitor of the watermelon was in Africa, after which it spread into Mediterranean countries and other parts of Europe. By the end of the ninth century, watermelon cultivation became common in China and the rest of Asia.
According to “The Dictionary of American Food and Drink” by John Mariani, the word ‘watermelon’ first appeared in the English dictionary in 1615. The watermelon is commonly known as a type of melon, but it is not in the genus Cucumis. The outer rind of a watermelon is dark green with yellow stripes or spots. Over 300 varieties of watermelon are available in the U.S., ranging from red to white, and come in different shapes and sizes.
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Tom Brady's Birthday – August 3, 2021
Happy Birthday, Tom Brady! As one of the most prolific and successful quarterbacks in NFL history, on August 3, his birthday, we’ll learn just what makes him tick and how we can live up to his example of personal achievement.
Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to a record six Super Bowl titles and as a starter, he has never posted a losing season. Including playoffs, our Birthday Guy also holds the record for all-time career passing yards. Today, we celebrate Tom Brady — a remarkable testament to leadership and personal drive.
TOM BRADY'S BIRTHDAY TIMELINE
January 10, 1982 Brady witnessed "The Catch"
During the 1981 NFC Championship Game, San Francisco 49ers quarterback (and Brady idol) Joe Montana completed a six-yard touchdown pass to Dwight Clark to secure a win in the final seconds of the game.
February 3. 2002 Brady's First Super Bowl
Two years after joining the Patriots, Brady won his first Super Bowl as well as the Super Bowl MVP (his first of four). The Patriots beat the Rams 20-17.
2016 DeflateGate
An investigative body concluded that Brady had knowledge of the "DeflateGate" scandal, in which footballs were systematically deflated to the Patriots' advantage, resulting in him missing the first four games of the 2016 season.
2017 Brady earned the wins record
Already holding the record for most postseason wins, Tom Brady overtook Peyton Manning to snag the regular-season win record, as well.
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White Wine Day – August 3, 2021
There is a positive rainbow of wines in the world, but none so sweet and fair as those that are deemed white. Make no mistake, white wines are rarely if ever truly white in color, but instead are beautiful varieties of straw-yellow, gold, or yellow-green. White Wine Day was created to help celebrate this wine that stands out from all others.
LEARN ABOUT WHITE WINE DAY White Wine Day has been created so that we can pay tribute to this amazing alcoholic beverage. For many years, white wine has been the choice of drink for so many people. From Pinot Grigio to Chardonnay; there are so many different varieties to choose from. Whether you enjoy a glass of wine on an evening in front of the tea or you enjoy pairing different types of wine with your meals; this is a day for you to indulge in white wine and not feel guilty about it!
HISTORY OF WHITE WINE DAY The earliest evidence we have of wine indicates that it was being made as early as 7500 years ago in what is now Iran. We are fairly certain that the birth of wine dates a good long while before this, but no archaeological evidence has been able to determine precisely when. What we do know is that ever since its creation it has held a place of high esteem in society, being used in holy rituals and traded among the noble and wealthy. It has been deemed a gift worthy of Kings and Queens, and its vintages have been hoarded in dark cool places like ancient treasures.
White wine comprises the largest percentage of wines made in Germany and Switzerland, and the northern half of France is also known for its broad variety of white wines. They are considered to be some of the most delicious wines and are often paired with fish. In Catalonia, in fact, there is a special sort of white wine known as Cava, and champagne itself is truly a sparkling white wine that is only produced in the Champagne province of France. White Wine Day celebrates the antiquity of this golden wine and encourages us all to appreciate it throughout the year.
Of course, Champagne is the most well-known form of white wine, and it has been around for many years now. There have been vineyards in the Champagne region since the beginning of our era and it was the Romans that actually introduced grape-growing here. They identified the uniqueness of the soil in the area, which comes from the sloping landscape, chalky subsoil and oceanic climate. Nevertheless, champagne as we know it did not appear until the 17th century, prior to this the vineyards were used to produce both rose and red wines.
During the 17th century people began to master the natural effervescence of the local wine. Champagne was the wine of the Kings during this period and it is still associated with luxury and extravagance today, although you don’t have to be a royal to drink it. In the 19th century champagne houses were booming and this drink spread to the aristocratic elite. It hasn’t even been one hundred years since individuals of all classes began to enjoy the drink, as Champagne mania reached a more diverse crowd from 1945 onwards.
HOW TO CELEBRATE WHITE WINE DAY The best way to celebrate White Wine Day is to get together with your friends and gather together your favorite vintages of white wine. Once you’ve got all the ones you’re familiar with, why not get a few more so that you can broaden your palette. Have a friend who loves wine? Why not surprise them with a bottle to enjoy? While you’re at it, research the best pairings for white wine and prepare an entire meal centered around them, and don’t forget dessert! White Wine Day is the kind of day we celebrate all year long!
You could even celebrate this date by making your own white wine, such as a luxe bottle of champagne. We won’t lie, though: the process of making champagne is complex. The vital steps are as follows…
Choosing the cuvee – This is the base wine that is chosen to make the champagne.
Assemblage – This involves creating a base wine by blending still white wines.
The second fermentation – Yeast nutrient, yeast and sugar is added to the base wine, which is then put inside a sealed glass bottle to ferment.
Aging – After the second fermentation, champagne will be aged for a number of years in order to enhance the flavour.
Riddling – Riddling is the process of removing the dead yeast cells.
Disgorging – This step ensures that you are left with clear champagne. The bottle is stored upside down and an ice-salt bath is used to freeze the neck so that a plug of wine that is frozen and has the dead yeast cells is created.
Adding Dosage – Sugar, brandy and white wine is added to top up the bottle and alter sweetness.
Corking – Last on the list; the bottle is corked.
If you do not want all of this hassle, you could simply purchase one of the make your own wine kits that are available from retailers today.
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Clean Your Floors Day – August 3, 2021
Well hopefully it hasn’t quite gotten that bad around your house yet, but if you’re anything like us, mopping and sweeping are things you put off even when all the other cleaning is done. For that matter, we’re not terribly good at vacuuming either. That’s why Clean Your Floors Day exists, to remind us that getting down and scrubbing that floor clean is just as important a part of your household cleaning ritual as the counters and dishes.
HISTORY OF CLEAN YOUR FLOORS DAY The history of Clean Your Floors Day is rather the history of floors and their cleaning. Throughout history keeping the house clean has always been a bit of an important chore, but the methods by which you’d clean it were sometimes difficult to fathom. In some years entire floors were covered with ‘rushes’, a type of plant that would make the floor easier to walk on, help prevent making the bottoms of your feet filthy, and generally making the home more pleasant. Every year all of the rushes would be hauled out of the home to be replaced by fresh new rushes.
At various points in various cultures rugs became popular, rugs were intended to keep ones feet off the dirt and filth of the floor, or in castles to keep one from walking on the hard, cold, unforgiving stones of the castle. Thankfully, things have advanced since then. Brooms were always nice (once called besoms), but now we have vacuum cleaners and steam cleaners, rubber gloves and scrubbing pads, and of course mops, all perfectly designed to clean various kinds of floors.
HOW TO CELEBRATE CLEAN YOUR FLOORS DAY You celebrate Clean Your Floors Day by finally getting down and cleaning your floor, of course! (thanks Mr. Obvious...pennmom) Whether it’s a rug that needs taken out and being beaten to get all the dust and grime out, or a carpet that needs to be steam-cleaned and well-vacuumed, Clean Your Floors Day is the day to make it happen. Make sure if you have a tile floor or a hardwood floor that you use a cleaner that works for it, some cleaners will rip the finish right off a hardwood floor, and you’ll have to rewax as well as clean it. Clean Your Floors Day isn’t about making more work for yourself after all!
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Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day – August 2, 2021
On Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day, everyone comes together to share knowledge about this rare and complex issue that causes overgrowth and can often lead to vascular problems.
There are various symptoms of Cloves, a few of which are malformations that can press on the organs or spinal cord or soft tissue tumors.
This event is held in August every year and is observed around the world to help more people understand what Cloves is and how it can impact people. Spreading awareness about rare diseases is important, and that is what this day is all about.
Once you raise awareness, you see an increase in interest, compassion, and care towards those who suffer from issues like Cloves. Learning about all the differences throughout the world in humans can make a community stronger and more engaged. Events like this one lead to more chances for research, treatments, and provide improved outcomes for those who have this syndrome by creating a more active patient population.
You can participate in this event no matter where you are in the world, so you don’t have to be in a specific place at a specific time to take part!
HOW TO CELEBRATE CLOVES SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY You can celebrate Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day in a variety of different manners, and everyone chooses to do this differently. For example, you could wear green for the day, which is the color associated with Cloves, or you can post on social media to help educate people on this disease and how it impacts people. Writing to your legislators to talk to them about Cloves, what it is and explain to them why this is an important issue.
If you have an experience or a story with someone who suffers from Cloves, you can share this online or with your local newspaper so that the general public can read about it to become more informed. There are so many different things that you can do in order to raise awareness for this cause, and these are just a few ideas, there are certainly plenty more.
HISTORY OF CLOVES SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY Caring for those in the community is important, and to be able to effectively do this, society should be as educated as possible on the different challenges that people face.
Cloves is one of these challenges, and with increased awareness comes an increase in empathy, leading to better research, resulting in better treatment. Raising awareness and funds for this cause helps people to get the treatment that they need in order to live their best life possible. We, as members of the world community, should take an interest in helping people, which is what this event is all about.
So, no matter how you choose to raise awareness on Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day, make sure that you are heard as much as possible, and help people to understand this disease and the impacts it can have.
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Barack Obama’s Birthday – August 4, 2021
President Obama, it’s your birthday, August 4, so come on down! Barack Hussein Obama II became the first African-American President of the United States in November, 2008. Still respectfully referred to as “Mr. President”, Obama was born to an American mother and Kenyan father. When his father left the , Mr. Obama was raised by his mother and maternal grandparents.
Today, President Obama, a Harvard Law School graduate; is a highly-sought after speaker, role model and leader within the Democratic Party. On his birthday, we admire President Obama for his undying commitment to the American ideals of justice and humanity for all.
2021 marks Barack Obama’s 60th birthday.
WHEN IS BARACK OBAMA’S BIRTHDAY 2021? Barack Obama’s birthday is on August 4. The 44th president of the United States of America is revered and celebrated by many Americans across the nation.
HISTORY OF BARACK OBAMA’S BIRTHDAY Barack Obama was the first African American president elected as the 44th president of the United States of America. His campaign’s slogan was “Yes we can” and “Change we can believe in,” securing him a second term over governor Mitt Romney. Obama’s presidency is marked with notable policy changes and milestones like the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Affordable Care Act or “Obamacare,” and the legalization of gay marriage by the Supreme Court.
Barack Hussein Obama Jr. was born to Barack Hussein Obama and Ann Dunham on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father belonged to the Luo ethnicity and grew up in a small village in Kenya. At the age of 10, Obama attended an elite private school, Punahou School, where he first started to realize and understand the tensions and different perceptions regarding his mixed racial background. He graduated in 1983 from Columbia University in New York City with a degree in political science. In 1991, he graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School. During his time there, Obama became the first Black editor of the institution’s prestigious publication, “Harvard Law Review.”
While working at the Chicago law firm Sidley Austin LLP, Obama became acquainted with fellow Harvard Law School graduate Michelle LaVaughn Robinson. He went on to marry her on October 3, 1992, at the Trinity United Church of Christ. After working in the corporate sector for two years, Obama moved to Chicago where he started working as a community organizer for The Developing Communities Project, a church-based organization. He continued working with low-income residents and on public housing projects in the city’s majority-Black South Side.
In 1996, Obama’s political career officially took off when he won the Illinois State Senate election as a Democrat from the South Side neighborhood of Hyde Park. He was also re-elected in the years 1998 and 2002. On February 10, 2007, Obama announced his candidacy for president of the United States.
After a strenuous campaign against Hillary Clinton to claim the early Democratic nomination in June 2008, Barack Obama was sworn in as the first Black president of the United States on January 20, 2009. His inauguration was attended by 1.8 million people, setting a record. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. swore Obama in with the same Bible that was used at President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration. In 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term, beating Paul Ryan and Republican Mitt Romney.
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National Day – August 4, 2021
World Cookie Day is observed every year on August 4 and we are celebrating it this year by… eating cookies! Biting into a can transport us back to the halcyon days of our childhoods when the days were long and the milk was cold.
We’ve tried Chocolate Chip Cookies warm and gooey right out of the oven or fresh and chewy from the grocery store. But no matter what form your favorite takes, there’s no denying that this triple-C confection holds a very special place in our hearts.
WHEN IS NATIONAL DAY 2021? Whether you like them crispy or chewy, National Day is celebrated on August 4.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DAY The first was actually made by accident in Whitman, Massachusetts in an inn called the Toll House. In 1938, Ruth Graves Wakefield one day planned on making regular chocolate cookies but got the great idea of throwing in chunks of a chocolate bar into it. Much to her surprise, the chocolate did not mix well with the cookie and instead, it filled up with tasty chunks of chocolate.
These fortunate turn of events led to the emergence of the and the birth of the Toll House company. As time went on, different versions of the cookie were made using white chocolate or dark chocolate and the people wanted a variety of new recipes to enjoy!
Ruth Graves started to get more and more famous. Finally, Nestle reached out to her and agreed to add her recipe to their wrapper in exchange for a lifetime of free cookies — and she took it!
Chocolate Chip Cookies have come a long way since the Toll House Inn days because today it is seen as a staple part of the American home. It is estimated that a person eats around 35,000 cookies in a lifetime which is crazy if you think about it. It is now available to be eaten in places like Europe and Australia, and it will only get bigger from here on out. You never know, it might just get so famous that aliens might just come to Earth — over the smell of some delicious cookies.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 4, 2021 15:04:33 GMT
National White Wine Day – August 4, 2021
National White Wine Day on August 4 is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a glass of this very versatile drink. White wines make for great apéritifs before a meal, a suitable companion to fish or white meat dishes, and a great accompaniment to dessert. White wine is generally considered to be lighter and more refreshing than red wine and is the preferred alcoholic beverage for millions of people throughout the world. So, whether it is a chardonnay or a sauvignon blanc, National White Wine Day is here and it’s time to relax and treat yourself to a crisp little tipple.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL WHITE WINE DAY The origins of wine can be traced back as far as 7500 years ago, in what is now known as Iran. Experts are pretty sure that wine was being drunk long before this but there’s no actual evidence for them to point towards at the moment. By 460 BC it was being consumed in Europe and the Greek physician Hippocrates was prescribing it as a remedy to some of his patients.
During the Roman times, wine featured heavily at expensive banquets and was considered a sign of prestige. It was the Romans who began to produce less sweet versions of white wine as they conquered new territories in the North and cultivated on new land. It was also the Romans who introduced the concept of drinking cool wine in the summer and warm wine in the winter, a practice which many still follow today.
White wine eventually became popular throughout all of Europe, which led to more vineyards throughout the continent. By the 16th century, that popularity had spread to the Americas, with vines being planted in Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile.
Champagne was created in the 18th century and by the 19th century, it was the drink of choice for the elite. Champagne is only produced in the Champagne province of France, an area that has unique soil due to its sloping landscapes.
The 20th century has seen vines introduced to new places and technological developments that have changed the process of winemaking throughout the world. One thing, though, hasn’t changed, and that’s the people’s love for a glass of white wine. The origins of National White Wine Day are unclear but we do know the best way to celebrate, and that’s with a glass of the good stuff.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 4, 2021 15:11:26 GMT
Regatta Day – August 4, 2021
A holiday that depends on the weather. Boat races that date as far back as the early 1800s. These traditions make Newfoundland’s Regatta Day one of the coolest holidays on the Canadian calendar. Usually celebrated on the first Wednesday in August, Regatta Day, known also as Royal St. John’s Regatta; is closely associated with the British monarchy.
On Regatta Day, festivities and rowing rule the day in the provincial capital of St. John’s — IF the weather cooperates. City officials meet that very morning to decide whether or not the holiday will commence. Too blustery for a rowing competition on the city’s historic Quidi Vidi Lake? No holiday. Sunshine? Take the day off. Oh, Canada.
Regatta Day 2021 is a go this year, but it will be without the normal vendors and bustling crowds. This comes as a relief for many as Regatta Day last year was called off for the first time since 1940 during to COVID-19.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 4, 2021 15:14:34 GMT
Single Working Women's Day – August 4, 2021
Single women, especially those in the labor force, contribute a whole lot to our society, and Single Working Women’s Day, held each year on August 4, aims to highlight this very fact. This unofficial national day falls within Single Working Women’s Week. As its name implies, this day celebrates all those women who are gainfully employed.
HISTORY OF SINGLE WORKING WOMEN'S DAY Women have been a part of the labor force as far back as written records show. When agriculture was the chief occupation, both men and women shared in the heavy physical labor.
The Industrial Revolution brought a lot of changes to the work situation, for both men and women. At first, many families worked in factories as teams. By the mid-19th century, however, because of a growing protest against the treatment of women and children in these factories, the roles changed again. Women were increasingly assigned domestic chores, and men were the sole providers. The minimum age for child labor, appropriate working hours for men and women, and restrictions on women performing certain hazardous tasks — all these rules were set in this period.
The traditional role women performed in society continued until well into the 20th century. Soon, social and economic developments turned the tide once again. There was an increase in demand for public education, which required more teachers. Rapidly growing industries and organizations meant more workers were needed. Companies found they could hire women for simple tasks, often at a lower salary than their male counterparts. The initial wave of the women’s movement — when women came together for social issues like suffrage and temperance — raised women’s participation in the workforce to a great extent. At this time, still early on in the 20th century, most of the female workforce was made up of younger single women, as most married women in the U.S. did not yet work outside the home. The Census Bureau data shows only 25% of women at that time were ‘gainfully employed.’ Technology advances meant more and more physically demanding jobs could be accomplished with the push of a button and the ‘exclusively male’ tag on them vanished. Societies progressed, and the stigma and rules set on women entering the workforce gradually vanished.
Single Working Women’s Day was founded by Barbara Payne, a single working woman herself. Her unique perspective on being a single woman who held a job led her to see how much women just like her contributed to society. Payne and her friends would often wonder why there were so many holidays for mothers, fathers, and even friends, but there was nothing for single women. They then created the Single Working Women’s Affiliate Network and, subsequently, Single Working Women’s Day.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 4, 2021 15:17:20 GMT
U.S. Coast Guard Birthday – August 4, 2021
Every year, August 4 is celebrated as the U.S. Coast Guard Birthday, commemorating the military organization for its valor and discipline. Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security.
The U.S. Coast Guard patrols our coasts for drug smugglers, human trafficking and both domestic and international terrorism. As the bad guys (and girls) have gotten more savvy with technology, the Coast Guard has developed sophisticated, effective technology to combat crimes on the water and at our ports. It’s a 24/7 job. Today, let’s give the U.S. Coast Guard the love it deserves.
U.S. Coast Guard is celebrating its 231st Birthday in 2021.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 4, 2021 15:20:31 GMT
International Clouded Leopard Day – August 4, 2021
International Clouded Leopard Day (ICLD) is a day of international awareness and an attempt to increase the profile of Clouded leopards both in captivity and in the wild. Organizers of ICLD are Lauren Amos and Dan Kemp, two carnivore keepers from Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent, who work with this shy and elusive species on a daily basis.
ICLD at the park included talks, tours, and activities for all ages but the day didn’t just exist in Kent, this day of celebration reached zoos in the USA and Asia.
The objective is to raise awareness and unite conservation thinking amongst zoological collections, charities, NGO’s, businesses and all those with an interest in one of the world`s most beautiful and iconic cats, the Clouded leopard. Every species on earth has its own unique role to play in maintaining an over-arching ecological balance both in life and in nature.
In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we understand only what we are taught.
Baba Dioum Whether this is through managing prey based animal numbers, ensuring seed dispersal, looking after grasslands or simply by maintaining a healthy genetic diversity that ensures the survival of any given species. Everything has a purpose.
The juggernaut that is humankind continues to overwhelm and overpower nature at a pace that is both relentless and insatiable. We become immune to the warnings of those who foretell us of the loss of species, forests and ocean life.
The hope is that in some small way raising the awareness of the plight of the Clouded leopard may somehow help this most beautiful of cats in the wild and provide us with a greater understanding of its needs.
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Post by pennmom on Aug 4, 2021 15:22:45 GMT
Assistance Dog Appreciation Day – August 4, 2021
Assistance dogs improve the quality of life for countless people who live with disability or illness, and a special day celebrates these four-legged friends every year.
Assistance Dog Day recognises and honours assistance dogs and their trainers, and aims to raise funds and increase awareness of the work they do. It is part of International Assistance Dog Week, a yearly event started by long-time paraplegic, Marcie Davis.
There are many different kinds of assistance dogs, from the well-known guide dogs and hearing alert dogs that help people with vision and hearing loss, to lesser-known helpers like seizure alert and medical alert dogs that can recognise the signs of heart attacks, strokes and epilepsy.
A range of events are held to celebrate Assistance Dog Day, including dog shows, sponsored dog walks, talks and dog graduation ceremonies. Many assistance dog training facilities hold open days and tours on this day to show the work that they do.
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