#Flag Adoption Day commemorations

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Discover the importance of National Flag Adoption Day on July 22nd! This significant day celebrates the unity and history of our nation, reminding us of the values and freedoms our flag represents. National Flag Adoption Day is a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have served our country and to honour the symbol that binds us together. In this video, we delve into the history, significance, and various ways people celebrate this patriotic day. Whether you're participating in parades, attending ceremonies, or simply flying the flag, National Flag Adoption Day is a time to show your pride and gratitude. Join us as we explore the rich traditions and meanings behind this special day. Don't miss out on understanding why July 22nd holds a unique place in our hearts and in our national history.

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India's National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian national flag on July 22, 1947, by the Constituent Assembly, a few days before the country attained Independence from the British on August 15, 1947. #nationalflagday #flag #india

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Pride - Soldier 76, Pharah, Baptiste, Tracer, Venture & Lifeweaver

Pairings: Soldier 76 x gn! reader, Pharah x gn! reader, Baptiste x gn! reader, Tracer & Emily x gn! reader, Venture x gn! reader, Lifeweaver x gn! reader

Genre: fun fluffy hcs

Summary: how it would be going to pride w your queer fav

CW: nonspecific relationship w the heroes, canon sexualities/genders, lots of fun pride stuff, pride festival, Soldier being an old man

sorry hi i know pride month is over but i really wanted to include it in our event so here it is! i really wanted to include lucio & other fun characters here but it was so much writing i only did the ones who are canonically queer!

This is part of my Summer Suntacular event, come check it out!

Soldier 76:

not his first Pride, won’t be his last

he’s probably a little wistful the whole time, since he last attended with Vincent

his grumpy old man demeanor drops for a day and he actually lets himself enjoy it

all the young people there LOVE him and he ends up ‘adopting’ at least three kids

reminisces the whole time and probably says “back in my day” at least once

you may have to convince him to actually indulge in fun stuff like temp tattoos and flags

but then he gets SUPER into it and drags you around to get as much stuff as possible

gets hit on at least once by someone half his age and his face is an INFERNO for like ten minutes afterwards

wants to get drinks and appetizers at a bar after and chat about your day

will let you take one (1) picture of the two of you to commemorate it

(he’ll definitely keep the picture in his wallet—but he’ll never tell you)

Pharah:

not her first Pride either, but she doesn’t go very often cause she’s married to her work

wears her sexy ass leather jacket even though it’s probably boiling outside

“Fareeha you’re going to boil in that”

“Don’t be ridiculous, this is my summer leather”

gets one temp tattoo of the lesbian flag on her cheek and that’s it for her

shows it off in every single picture the two of you take together 

doesn’t take many of her own pictures but will indulge you for every one of yours

her strong ass will let you ride on her shoulders to see any performances you want

or if you’re not cool with that, she has no shame and will body her way through the crowd to help you get a better view

loves fruity rainbow drinks and will always have one in her hand

wears her aviators even after the sun goes down

definitely checks if Baptiste is doing anything & tries to set up a rendezvous with him at a club later

she is THE most fun to party with if you’re able to pry her away from her work

Baptiste:

more than likely his first Pride  (at least, since he’s been out of the closet)

probably ended up attending a few before and hanging out in the med tent as an ally

if he wasn’t going with you, Pharah would’ve 10000% taken him with her

super excited to be taking you with him this year 

and to actually be partaking in the celebrations

covers both of you in those cute rainbow temporary tattoos

like they’re EVERYWHERE

total mom friend—he has water, tylenol & advil, wet wipes, snacks, sunscreen & anything else you could possibly need

that doesn’t mean he’s not indulging in any fun colourful drinks at the bars later tho

indulges in any free things offered with him

and totally ends the day with like ten different friendship bracelets

wants to take pictures of EVERYTHING and ends up with a million selfies of the two of you

you’re out from 11am to 3am & you bet your ass he’s waking you up at noon the next day for brunch

wants to go next year & hand out little care bags to everyone you meet

Tracer:

her and Emily insist on taking you with them

they go every year so long as Lena isn’t working (rare)

they (Emily) have got everything figured out, so you can just chill and come along with them

Lena totally goes all out with her outfits & insists you all match somehow

they bring a digital camera to take lots & lots of pictures of everything

prepare to be outside from dawn till dusk

Lena probably gets recognized a few times and takes pictures with every person who asks

she buys a TON of memorabilia and will absolutely buy anything you look at for you

even tho she’s probably tried everything they have to offer, she wants to make sure you also try it

Emily has to stop and remind her to slow down and to eat/drink

they have some cute tradition where they go to the restaurant they want to on their first date & have some drinks and appetizers

even tho it’s their thing, they’ll gladly invite you along & make sure you’re included

and if you’re into it, Lena will absolutely try to play matchmaker for you so you’re not lonely

Venture:

huge dork ass LOVES Pride

they’re a little awkward cause of the big crowds & stuff, but deep down they thrive on it

not nearly as out there with their outfit as Tracer, but they’ll definitely dress according to theme

makes their own little bags of crystals to give out to friends they make there + coordinates them according to different pride flags

makes an extra special one for you too to thank you for coming with them

buys ice cream whenever they see a stand & offers to share with you 

at least one child asks them if they’re a boy or a girl

Sloan just shrugs at them

despite their awkwardness, everybody you meet there LOVES Sloan & they end the day with a million different pins + friendship bracelets

anytime there’s something cool, they want to take a pic with you in front of it

even just random fountains and stuff

if someone’s performing, they HAVE to go and at least check it out, but you’ll probably get dragged into watching a long ass magic show

they might take you for a drink and a snack after, but they’re not the type to go to a club or anything

more than likely they want to have a game night or marathon some movies at home to unwind afterwards

Lifeweaver:

not his first Pride, but the first one he’s been able to enjoy since leaving Vishkar

the most well dressed & insists on dressing you as well

weaves flowers & plants through his hair to make a pretty rainbow (and will do the same for you if you ask!)

lots & lots of biodegradable glitter that he made himself

wants to get there super early to offer his aid to any of the med stations set up & give them his number incase they need him

brings his own biodegradable confetti and gives bags to all the stands to hand out

loves live performances & wants to attend each one

he WILL be dancing and expects you to dance with him, no matter how awkward you feel

usually the best at remembering his sunscreen & water but probably forgets until he starts to feel the effects

wants to stay until everything shuts down and make sure everything is cleaned up correctly

so many pictures that your face will hurt from smiling for the cameras by the end of the day

his Instagram story is probably filled with those same pics

if anyone compliments his hair, he WILL offer to braid theirs with flowers for them on the spot

takes you out to a nice dinner before you guys go home

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June 14th is Flag Day! 🇺🇸

It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

Pictured above: U.S. Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, pose holding an American flag shortly before leaving Patrol Base Khodi Rhom in Garmsir District of Helmand province in Afghanistan, April 20, 2010.

(Photo by Lance Cpl. Dwight A. Henderson)

[scariusaquarius]

green, green, green.

Thorin Oakenshield x Fem! Reader

A/n: this is a bit short, but I'm feeling unwell so I'm sleeping a lot sjwbsjdbdi im sorry! I'm trying to keep up the best I can!

WEEK ONE: Mythology, Day 6 - Leprechaun

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Genre: Humor

Rated: Everyone

Warning: none <3

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Author: ScariusAquarius

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When Thorin awoke that morning, he had not expected his human guest to be dressed in all green with a silly hat upon her head. In his arrival to this strange realm, Thorin had been introduced to many strange holidays that the modern world had adopted: from Valentine's Day to Easter to...whatever was happening right now.

The whole house was decorated with that infernal green: bouquets of clovers, images of pots of gold, and some strange sticky gel that wrote out "Happy Saint Patrick's Day!" on the windows. Already, Thorin didn't know if he wanted to know what ungodly holiday this day entailed.

Thorin walked to the kitchen and grabbed a large mug, filling it with coffee that he had come to enjoy in his time being stuck in this modern, alternate world.

"What in Mahal's name are you doing?"

The human woman who had given him a safe haven within her home turned to look at him, a wide grin on her face, and it was then that Thorin noticed there was a kiss mark on her cheek....tinted green.

"It's Saint Patricks Day!"

Thorin's brows knitted, and he asked while taking a sip of his black coffee, unimpressed.

"And who exactly is that? Why is everything green?"

(Y/n) laughed and sat down beside Thorin, explaining as her eyes lit up, Thorin's harsh exterior melting just the slightest.

"Saint Patrick's Day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity to Ireland. It also celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general, but a lot of countries take-part in the celebration."

Thorin hummed, frowning slightly.

"I see. Is that why you are wearing such an ungodly shade of green....and why everything is now green?"

The woman chuckled, shrugging.

"Some say it was the color he always wore, but the Irish flag is mainly green. I think that's why, but hey, you should enjoy this holiday! Saint Patricks Day entails a lot of alcohol, which, my lovely King, I have purchased plenty."

Thorin shook his head slightly as the woman began to take out bottles upon bottles of alcohol from the contraption she called a 'fridge' and asked in a monotone voice.

"So, it's an excuse to drink?"

"Some might say so, yeah."

Thorin chuckled, stating.

"Sounds like the idea of dwarves."

Thorin glanced over at some of the decorations (Y/n) had hung up before noticing the image of a man sitting on a pot of gold with a rainbow shooting out of it.

"What is that?"

The woman turned, intrigued before she perked up.

"Oh, that's a Leprechaun!"

"A lepre-what?"

The woman giggled, and Thorin huffed, feeling as though she was laughing at him.

"A Leprechaun. In Irish folklore, a Leprechaun is like a....a small fairy, I guess. They usually guard a pot of gold, but are said to be very mischievous. They kind of became a symbol for Saint Patrick's Day a long time ago. I'm not entirely sure how though."

Thorin shook his head, almost exasperated as he rubbed his forehead.

"Your world is so strange."

(Y/n) giggled before pinching his arm and placing a string of green beads around his neck as the dward hissed and rubbed the smarting skin.

"What in Mahal was that for?!"

"Wear green if you don't want to get the life pinched out of you!"

And Thorin became confused all over again.

"Do I want to know?"

"You seem like I already fried your brain for today, so I guess we can skip the history lesson and go straight to drinking."

Thorin grabbed a mug, muttering.

"Aye, that sounds like a good idea."

He was gonna need all the drinks he could get to get through this strange day.

[END DAY 6]

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Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution stated "That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."

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National Acadian Day

Every year, certain Canadian regions commemorate National Acadian Day on August 15 to honor the Acadian people and culture. The Acadian leaders were given the mandate to designate the date of this celebration, which is also the feast of the Assumption of Mary, during the first National Convention of the Acadians in Memramcook, New Brunswick, in 1881. The Acadians, who originated in France, were the first Europeans to permanently settle in Canada.

History of National Acadian Day

The history and culture of Canada’s Acadian people are commemorated on National Acadian Day. When France founded Nova Scotia in Port Royal in 1605 as North America’s first permanent settlement, thousands of Acadians were compelled to abandon their homes and relocate as a result of the Great Upheaval, which lasted from 1755 to 1763. Many people eventually returned to the Acadian region, but others never did.

National Acadian Day was founded in 1881 at the first National Convention of the Acadians in Memramcook, New Brunswick, when the Acadian leaders were given the task of deciding on a date for the celebration, which coincided with the Assumption of Mary’s feast day. The date was the subject of a debate at the convention between those who wanted Acadians to commemorate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, which has been a national day of French Canadians since 1834 and a national holiday of Quebec since 1977, on June 24, and those who wanted the commemoration to take place on August 15.

During this time, a significant number of Acadian leaders were traditionalists who desired the preservation of pre-revolutionary France’s ideals and practices. This did not stop the Acadians from adopting a tricolor flag at the Miscouche convention three years later. With his statement before the conference, Abbot Marcel-François Richard, who supported August 15, is thought to have influenced the outcome. By January 1938, the Vatican approved the Acadian convention’s choice in a declaration. National Acadian Day became an official Canadian holiday in 2003, thanks to the efforts of the Canadian Parliament.

National Acadian Day timeline

1881 The First Acadian Day

National Acadian Day is established at the first National Convention of the Acadians.

1994 First Congrès Mondial Acadien (C.M.A.)

The first Congrès Mondial Acadien (C.M.A.) is held across municipalities in Southeastern New Brunswick.

2003 Royal Recognition

A Royal Proclamation recognizes the wrongs suffered by the Acadians when they were forcibly deported from Acadie from 1755 until 1762.

2004 National Acadian Day

The provincial governments officially recognize National Acadian Day.

National Acadian Day FAQs

Can you see the Northern Lights in Acadia?

The Northern Lights can often be observed from Downeast Acadia’s northernmost reaches.

Is Acadia home to bears?

On the island, there is a small permanent population of black bears.

Can you go hiking at night in Acadia?

Acadia National Park’s Park Loop Road is open at night, allowing visitors to drive into and around the park.

National Acadian Day Activities

Make plans to visit Acadia

Read about Acadian history

Listen to music from Acadia

Festivals are held by Acadians to celebrate their centuries-old traditions, as well as contemporary arts and culture. Festivals are held all year in Acadian and francophone towns around the province, so plan a vacation to Canada to see them for yourself.

It's possible that you've never heard of Acadia, a French colony in North America. Now that you've heard of them, it's time to learn more about their culture and history for yourself!

Good music has a way of burying itself in our hearts. It's something that brings us all together. Listen to Acadian music or Google up and listen to Acadian artists.

5 Facts About Acadia That Will Blow Your Mind

Acadia's first capital

Bolognino Zaltieri

The inspiration behind Acadia

Cod abundance

The Acadian dialect

Port Royal was Acadia's first capital and was erected in 1605.

Bolognino Zaltieri named an area far to the northeast of present-day Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 'Arcadia' in 1566.

The term ’Quoddy,’ which means open sloop-rigged sailboat, was thought to have inspired the name Acadia.

Acadia was famed for its abundance of cod, which drew European traders and fishermen to its shores.

Chiac is an Acadian dialect prevalent throughout the region.

Why We Love National Acadian Day

The view from Otter Cliff

Being one with nature

It commemorates Acadia's past

Otter Cliff, at 110 feet above sea level, is the spectacular climax of the Ocean Walk. It's a popular rock climbing destination, and it's composed of Cadillac granite, the unique pink rock that Acadia is known for.

Acadia is all about taking in the beauty of nature, and camping and stargazing add to the experience. The park campgrounds are inexpensive, nice, and clean, even if they are a little run-down.

Acadians' history is commemorated on National Acadian Day. It honors their history and culture while also preserving their legacy.

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Bulgarian photojournalist Anastas Tarpanov captured the tensions as ideological opponents staged rallies in Sofia over the weekend amid a heavy police presence.

Nationalist and anti-fascist marches were held in Sofia on Saturday as far-right factions  gathered to commemorate the memory of controversial Bulgarian general Hristo Lukov (1887-1944) in the annual so-called Lukov March.

Despite being banned by the Sofia municipality since 2020, the organisers have continued to stage the event, with supporters marching in the evening carrying torches, passing by Lukov’s house in the capital.

Earlier on Saturday, an anti-fascist demonstration was held in the Bulgarian capital under the slogan “No Nazis on our streets”.

The participants not only protested against the Lukov march but also expressed anger at the war in Gaza. They also highlighted women’s rights and feminist causes and the passing of bills limiting LGBTQ+ rights in Bulgaria.

Like the Lukov march, the anti-fascist protest attracted several hundred people.

The anti-fascist march also passed by the European Commission headquarters in Sofia. Later the same day, the building was attacked during a separate protest by the pro-Russian, right-wing Revival party against Bulgaria adopting the euro currency. 

Revival supporters set the entrance door of the European Commission building on fire, threw red paint on the facade of the building and burned the flag of the European Union.

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Holidays 2.20

Holidays

Adult Support & Protection Day (Scotland)

Ansel Adams Day

Battle of Salta Day (Argentina)

Blessed Wulfric’s Day

Bean Planting Day

Bun Day (Iceland)

Clean Out Your Bookcases Day

Day of Heavenly Hundred Heroes (Ukraine)

Deadpool Day

Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Day

FFA Alumni Day

FFA National Day of Service

Flying Car Day

Futurism Day

Great American Spit Out

Heart Recovery Awareness Day

Hoodie-Hoo Day (Northern Hemisphere)

Hotel Elevator Day

Hunter S. Thompson Remembrance Day

International Cat Day (Mexico; South America)

International Day of Cameramen & Photographers

International Day of Commemorating Air Crash Victims & Their Families

International Ectodermal Dysplasias Awareness Day

International Lego Classicism Day

International Pipe Smoking Day

International Urogynecology Day

Johnny Cash Day (Los Angeles)

Kurt Cobain Day

Metropolitan Museum of Art Day

Missing Day

Mystery Science Theater Day

National Comfy Day

National Day of Solidarity with Muslim, Arab and South Asian Immigrants

National Handcuff Day

National Leadership Day

National Whistleblower Reward Day

Native Agents Day

No Politics Day

Orbit Day

Princess Alice Day

Psychology Day

Rih Day (a.k.a. Rihanna Appreciation Day)

Society for Psychical Research Day

Student Volunteer Day

Thank You Plant Medicine Day

Trans Men and Transmasculine Day (Brazil)

Toothpick Day

Una Asteroid Day

Women in Blue Jeans Day

World Day of Social Justice (UN)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Clam Chowder Day

National Cherry Pie Day

National Muffin Day

Nature Celebrations

Dogwood Day (French Republic)

Kalmia (Great Hope; Korean Birth Flowers)

Love Your Pet Day

Independence, Flag & Related Days

Bardo (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Castacia (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Chinland (from UK, 1948) [unrecognized]

Malacca Independence Proclamation Day (Malacca, a.k.a. Melaka, Malaysia)

Prussia Disestablishment Day

Statehood Day (Arunachal Pradesh; India)

Statehood Day (Mizoran; India)

3rd Thursday in February

Energy Saving Day (Italy) [3rd Thursday]

Gator Nation Giving Day (Florida) [3rd Thursday]

Global Information Governance Day [3rd Thursday]

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (a.k.a. Discover Girl Day) [Thursday of National Engineers Week]

National Conductive Education Day [3rd Thursday]

Switch Off Thursday (UK) [Thursday of Go Green Week]

Theater Thursday [3rd Thursday of Each Month]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Turkey Thursday [3rd Thursday of Each Month]

World Anthropology Day [3rd Thursday]

World Cholanglocarccinoma Day [3rd Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning February 20 (3rd Week of February)

National Chip Week (thru 2.26) [UK]

Festivals On or Beginning February 20, 2025

Bahrain International Garden Show (Manama, Bahrain) [thru 2.23]

BlendFest on the Coast (San Simeon and Cambria, California) [thru 2.23]

Dublin International Film Festival (Dublin, Ireland) [thru 3.2]

FARE Idaho Field to Fork Festival (Boise, Idaho)

Georgia National Rodeo (Perry, Georgia) [thru 2.22]

Limassol Carnival (Limassol, Cyprus) [thru 3.2]

Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference (La Crosse, Wisconsin) [thru 2.22]

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival (Newport, Oregon) [thru 2.23]

New York Farm Show (Syracuse, New York) [thru 2.22]

Simplot Games (Boise, Idaho) [thru 2.22]

Slamdance Film Festival (Los Angeles, California) [thru 2.26]

South Beach Wine & Food Festival (South Beach, Florida) [thru 2.23]

St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival (St. Augustine, Florida) [thru 2.22]

Whooping Crane Festival [thru 2.23]

Wintergrass Music Festival (Bellevue, Washington) [thru 2.23]

Feast Days

Adopt a Goblin Orphan Day (Shamanism)

Day of Tacita (Goddess of Silence; Ancient Rome)

Don’t Think About Elephants Day (Pastafarian)

Eleutherius of Tournai (Christian; Saint)

Eucherius of Orléans (Christian; Saint)

Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto (Christian; Saint)

Frederick Douglass (Episcopal Church (USA))

I.G. Farben Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Levitation Day (Pastafarian)

Lucretius (Positivist; Saint)

Mr. Can You Guess (Muppetism)

Nine Waves Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Pierre Boulle (Writerism)

Sadoth (Christian; Martyr)

Scleucia and Ctesiphon, with 128 companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Tacita’s Day — Day of Silence (Pagan)

Tyrannio, Zenobius, et al., in Phoenicia (Christian; Martyrs)

Ulrick of England (Christian; Saint)

William Rimmer (Artology)

Wulfric of Haselbury (Christian; Saint)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Chinese: Month 1 (Wu-Yin), Day 23 (Geng-Shen)

Day Pillar: Metal Monkey

12-Day Officers/12 Gods: Destruction Day (破 Po) [Inauspicious]

Holidays: None Known

Secular Saints Days

Ansel Adams (Photography)

Ivan Albright (Art)

Robert Altman (Entertainment)

Lauren Ambrose (Entertainment)

Charles Barkley (Sports)

Walter Becker (Music)

Pierre Boulle (Literature)

Kurt Cobain (Music)

Cindy Crawford (Entertainment)

Jan de Baen (Art)

Phil Esposito (Sports)

J. Geils (Music)

Ellen Gilchrist (Literature)

Kelsy Grammar (Entertainment)

Mike Leigh (Entertainment)

Richard Matheson (Literature)

Elie Nadelman (Art)

Trevor Noah (Entertainment)

Sidney Poitier (Entertainment)

Rihanna (Music)

Lew Soloff (Music)

Justin Verlander (Sports)

Jimmy Yancey (Music)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Premieres

Africa Before Dark (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1928)

The African Queen (Film; 1952)

Aquamania (Goofy Disney Cartoon; 1961)

The Barber of Seville, by Gioachino Rossini (Opera; 1816)

Candy (Film; 1969)

Cat Meets Mouse (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1942)

Columbo (TV Serties; 1968)

Dating Do’s and Don’t: How to Be a ‘Mr. Good Date’ (WB Cartoon; 2005)

Drag-a-Long Droopy (Tex Avery Droopy MGM Cartoon; 1954)

The Duff (Film; 2015)

Eight Days A Week, by The Beatles (Song; 1965)

Euro Trip (Film; 2004)

Felineous Assault (Herman & Katnip Cartoon; 1959)

Felix the Cat Stars in Stripes (Felix the Cat Cartoon; 1927)

Follow the Fleet (Film; 1936)

Follow the Swallow or The Inside Story (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 153; 1962)

Freddy the Freshman (WB MM Cartoon; 1932)

George Harrison, by George Harrison (Album; 1979)

Give It To Me Baby, by James Brown (Song; 1981)

Go Now, by The Moody Blues (Song; 1965)

The House That Cat Built (WB Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 2021)

How the West Was Won (Film; 1963)

Instant Karma, by the Plastic Ono Band (Song; 1970)

Little Brown Jug (Fleischer/Famous Screen Song Cartoon; 1918)

The Magnet Men, Parts 1 & 2 (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Eps. 41 & 42 1965)

The Mail Pilot (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1927)

Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York Museum; 1877)

The Milkman (Ub Iwerks Flip the Frog Cartoon; 1932)

Moose Hunters (Disney Cartoon; 1937)

On A Roll (WB Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 2021)

Pa & Ma Have Their Fortues Told (Keeping Up with the Joneses (Gaumont Cartoon Comedy Cartoon; 1916)

Piano Concerto in E-flat Major, by Rudolph Ganz (Piano Concerto; 1941)

Playtime for Rollo or Rest in Pieces (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 154; 1962)

The Popcorn Story (Columbia Favorites Cartoon; 1958)

Robot Chicken (Animated TV Series; 2005)

Sixth Column, by Robert A. Heinlein (Novel; 1949)

So Big, by Edna Ferber (Novel; 1924)

Sofia the First (Animated Disney TV Series; 2015)

Still Alice (Film; 2015)

Stop in the Name of Love, by The Supremes (Song; 1964)

Symphony No. 4 in Eb Minor, by Anton Bruckner (Symphony; 1881)

There You go, by Pink (Song; 2000)

This Old House (Home Improvement TV Series; 1979)

The Threatening Storm (Hearst-Pathe News Cartoon; 1918)

Veronica, by Elvis Costello (Song; 1989)

Welcome to Mooseport (Film; 2004)

What’s Going On, by Marvin Gaye (Song; 1965)

Wild Wife (WB MM Cartoon; 1954)

Woodpecker Wanted (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1965)

Today’s Name Days

Corona, Falko, Jacinta (Austria)

Lav, Lea, Leon (Croatia)

Oldřich (Czech Republic)

Eucharias (Denmark)

Ardi, Hardi, Hardo, Kardo, Meinhard, Meino (Estonia)

Heli, Helinä, Heljä, Hely (Finland)

Aimée (France)

Corona, Falko, Jacinta (Germany)

Leon (Greece)

Aladár, Álmos (Hungary)

Eleuterio, Eros, Otokars, Otomars, Silvano, Smuidra, Ulrico, Vitauts (Italy)

Otokars, Otomārs, Smuidra, Vitauts (Latvia)

Eitvydė, Leonas, Visgintas (Lithuania)

Halldis, Halldor (Norway)

Euchariusz, Eustachiusz, Eustachy, Leon, Ludmiła, Ludomiła, Ostap, Siestrzewit (Poland)

Leon (Romania)

Lívia (Slovakia)

Eleuterio, Jacinta (Spain)

Vivianne (Sweden)

Svitlana (Ukraine)

Aimee, Alaric, Alarica, Alarice, Aimee, Ami, Amy, Amya, Cyd, Cydney, Desmond, Sid, Sidney, Syd, Sydnee, Sydney, Ulric (USA)

Today’s National Name Days

National Kurt Day

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 51 of 2025; 314 days remaining in the year

ISO Week: Day 4 of Week 8 of 2025

Celtic Tree Calendar: Nuin (Ash) [Day 23 of 28]

Chinese: Month 1 (Wu-Yin), Day 23 (Geng-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Snake 4723 (until February 17, 2026) [Ding-Chou]

Coptic: 13 Amshir 1741

Druid Tree Calendar: Pine (Feb 19-28) [Day 2 of 10]

Hebrew: 22 Shevat 5785

Islamic: 21 Sha’ban 1446

Julian: 7 February 2025

Moon: 50%: 3rd Quarter

Positivist: 23 Homer (2nd Month) [Lucretius)

Runic Half Month: Sigel (Sun) [Day 15 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 62 of 90)

SUn Calendar: 21 Gray; Seventhday [21 of 30]

Week: 3rd Week of February

Zodiac:

Tropical (Typical) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 2 of 30)

Sidereal Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 8 of 30)

Schmidt Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 26 of 27)

IAU Boundaries (Current) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 4 of 23)

IAU Boundaries (1977) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 5 of 24)

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Established in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson, Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the US flag in 1777 by the Second Continental Congress. This photo shows patriotic produce from Fontana at the San Bernardino County Orange Show, date unknown. 🇺🇸

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Celebrating the 4th of July: A Day of Freedom, Festivities, and Practical Necessities

The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is a cherished holiday in the United States, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It's a day filled with patriotism, family gatherings, fireworks, parades, and barbecues. As we prepare to celebrate this significant day, let’s delve into some of the best ways to enjoy the holiday and ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience for all.

A Day of Historical Significance

Independence Day is more than just a summer celebration; it’s a day to reflect on the freedoms and rights we enjoy as Americans. The history behind the 4th of July is rich and profound. On this day, we commemorate the courage and vision of our founding fathers who declared independence from British rule. Across the nation, historical reenactments and educational events offer an opportunity to learn more about the origins of this important day.

Festive Activities and Traditions

Fireworks

One of the most iconic 4th of July traditions is the fireworks display. These dazzling shows light up the night sky in cities and towns across the country, symbolizing the joy and excitement of the nation's independence. Whether you’re watching a professional display or setting off your own fireworks (where permitted), it’s a magical experience that brings communities together.

Parades

Parades are another staple of Independence Day celebrations. From small town processions to grand city spectacles, parades feature marching bands, decorated floats, and local organizations showcasing their patriotic spirit. It’s a time to wave flags, cheer for participants, and feel a sense of unity with fellow Americans.

Barbecues and Picnics

No 4th of July is complete without a barbecue or picnic. Families and friends gather to enjoy delicious food, from grilled burgers and hot dogs to fresh salads and pies. It’s a day of outdoor dining, laughter, and making memories.

Practical Necessities for Outdoor Events

When planning for large gatherings, especially in public parks or open spaces, certain practical considerations can make the day more comfortable for everyone. Amidst the fun and festivities, it’s important to think about amenities like seating, shade, and sanitation.

Speaking of sanitation, one often overlooked but essential aspect of any large outdoor event is the availability of restrooms. Portable toilets, or porta-potties, provide a convenient solution. They ensure that everyone has access to clean and functional facilities, which is crucial for maintaining hygiene and comfort during the celebrations. By strategically placing porta-potties around event areas, organizers can enhance the overall experience and keep the focus on fun.

Staying Safe and Responsible

While enjoying the 4th of July, it’s important to stay safe. This includes following local regulations regarding fireworks, being mindful of fire hazards, and ensuring children and pets are kept at a safe distance from fireworks and grills. Additionally, staying hydrated and using sunscreen can help protect against the summer heat.

Reflecting on Freedom

As the day winds down and the last fireworks burst in the sky, take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we celebrate. The 4th of July is a reminder of the values of liberty, democracy, and unity. It’s a day to appreciate the sacrifices made by those who fought for our independence and to consider how we can continue to uphold these principles in our daily lives.

In conclusion, the 4th of July is a time for joy, celebration, and reflection. By blending fun activities with practical considerations like porta-potties, we can ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. So, gather your loved ones, celebrate safely, and cherish the freedoms that make this nation special. Happy Independence Day!

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Good afternoon TUMBLR - June 4th - 2024

“Mr. Plant has owed me a shoe since July 5, 1971.”

IRAQ – RUMAILAH - Sept 2014 – Mar 2016.

Part 2

The worst period was the month of Muharram - Ashura which marks the culmination of the Remembrance of Muharram, the annual commemoration of the death of Profet Husayn and his family and supporters in the Battle of Karbala on the 10th Muharram of the year 61 AH (in the Gregorian calendar the 10 October 680 AD). Popular elegies were written by poets to commemorate the Battle of Karbala during the Umayyad and Abbasid eras, and the first public mourning rituals occurred in 963 AD. during the Buyid dynasty. In Afghanistan, Algeria, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, India, Ashoora has become a national holiday and many ethnic and religious communities participate in it. Ashoora also known as Yawm Ashura is the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. For most Muslims - except Shia Muslims - Ashura marks the day when Moses and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh by God creating a path in the sea. The World Sunni Movement celebrates this day as National Martyrs' Day of the Muslim nation. For Shiite and Sufi Muslims it marks the day when Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the first Islamic Prophet Muhammad, was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Ashura is an important holy day and occasion of pilgrimage in Shia Islam, as well as a recommended but not obligatory day of fasting in Sunni Islam.

Well, we Westerners were warned by our Security Service about the particular behaviors to adopt in this particular month. During this period, numerous temporary tents are set up by various communities along the roads leading to the Holy Places, to allow pilgrims to refresh themselves during their journeys towards the two holy cities of Kerbala and Najaf. We were instructed never to stop at the exhortations of individuals along the streets. And above all, accept and thank any offer of symbols, portraits, flags, stickers that the Iraqis ask to be placed on our vehicles, cars, offices. The Shiites, unlike the Sunnis who are forbidden to do so, have developed a series of symbolic images of the Profet Husain ibn Ali, and sometimes depict him astride a white steed, looking towards the future, in an iconography that sometimes recalls images of Jesus Christ. Failure to accept these manifestations of faith sometimes gives rise to retaliation that can take on the character of violence. As we learned with the episode that happened to an English ''Security Officer'' who worked in the Schlumberger compound, not far from ours. One Muharram morning, some Shiite flags installed on the Land Cruiser owned by this British guy for several days showed signs of tearing under the action of the wind and sun. The Officer thought it was time to change them, so he removed them from the roof and sides of the SUV. From afar a local guard watched him, and immediately shouted to draw the attention of other Iraqis to the fact that ''the infidel was removing the sacred Shiite signs from the vehicle'' without first asking permission. The British guy was soon surrounded, first pushed to the ground, insulted, a hail of kicks and punches hit him, without giving him time to explain his gesture. Someone brought sticks, and the poor Officer was beaten until all that remained of him were bloody remains. As we were told, everything happened in the early hours of dawn, so quickly in the parking lot of the vehicles, and there was no way for Security to intervene to prevent this massacre.

THE PROJECT. M091 Gathering Lines was a project aimed at connecting 4 oil production areas to the oil/gas separation units. Once completed, it guaranteed an increase in production by as much as 100,000 barrels/day. In essence, new 24-inch lines were installed, for a total of 90 km. In another context, outside of Iraq, a fairly simple job. In Iraq everything was much more complicated. Objective reasons caused wasted time and delays that affected daily progress. Furthermore, the advance of ISIS towards the South in that period made everything more difficult from a security point of view.

Colleagues As had been anticipated to me by Mrs. Pizzolitto (who at the time was in charge of the management of the On Shore SAIPEM shipyards) in Rumailah, from a human point of view, I found the best thing I have ever had the opportunity to experience in many years of SAIPEM. I don't know to what extent the place in which we found ourselves operating (with its great limitations in terms of individual freedom) influenced people's behavior in a positive way. This undoubtedly combined with the human and professional qualities of all the staff present on the base and on the various ongoing projects.

Zacchei Marco

He held the position of Iraq Country Manager, resided in Dubai but spent at least 3 days a week at the Rumailah base. Young and of great elegance and professionalism, he left SAIPEM following the example of many other talented managers in recent years.

Michele Petracca Projects Director, Apulian transplanted to Milan for years. He is also young but already has great international experience. Hired in SNAMPROGETTI after he had presented his thesis at the Polytechnic of Milan, he then moved to SAIPEM at the time of the merger by incorporation of the two companies. Great professionalism and great human energy, the best Project Director I have met. He didn't just give orders and advice, but he liked to ''get his hands dirty'' in the field, alongside those who worked. Tireless, Michele also left SAIPEM at a certain point in his career to join another competing Oil & Gas company.

Gianni Garbati Base Leader and great friend. A person with great communication skills. Organizer of ''big dinners'' in the kitchen container that we used for food gatherings at least once a week.

It was a real shame that, despite his efforts, we were unable to get together to work together again, both on the project in Thailand and on the one in Oman.

Mariotti Andrea. My predecessor on the M092 project. Young and capable, he perhaps paid for the wrong approach of the Iraqi Sub Contractor and his relative lack of experience as a Project Manager. The fact is that when I arrived, almost a year after the start of the project, the progress was only 17%. Andrea behaved in a truly professional manner (with SAIPEM elements this is never a given…) introducing me to the project in an impeccable manner during the 3 months we spent together. One day he risked a lot at an Iraqi military checkpoint. He arrived at the checkpoint while the soldiers were eating lunch, lying on the ground as usual. In this case we had to be patient and wait until some of them had finished eating. Andrea, impatient, placed his phone against the tinted glass of the Toyota Land Cruiser, thinking that from the outside they wouldn't see him taking photos. Unfortunately this wasn't the case: one of the soldiers saw that Andrea was using his mobile phone! All hell happened: at first they wanted to arrest him, then after an endless discussion they settled for confiscating the cell phone.

Victor Gomez. Deputy Construction Manager, Venezuelan. The need to have two Construction Managers (the other was Nicola Di Genova known as ''Il Muto'') arose from the fact that the rotation in Iraq was 45/15. So one of the two had to always be present on the construction site. I confess that at the beginning I was cautious with Victor: he had given me - mistakenly - the impression of a ''shrewd'' South American to watch over my shoulder. And instead Victor turned out to be, in addition to being technically valid, a great and reliable engineer. And also very polite, which doesn't hurt.

TCO staff. For TCO we intend all expatriate personnel working with us, except Italian. There were several of them, mostly from India and Pakistan. Some valid Egyptian too, and few good Algerians engineers. All of the demonstrate their capability during the project, giving all their effort to make the success of the project possible.

EXXON Staff.

Concerning EXXON people I need to make a preamble. EXXON has in place an agreement with FLUOR, the Houston based Company, to employ their staff on temporary basis. Some - but not all - of this staff is represented by retired service men (it seems US Government facilitate their reintegration in the society). Therefore those guys, most of the time, are not familiar with Oil&Gas project and Spec's. That's made sometime ''difficult'' for us to say ''understand eachother''. Luckily there were few permanent EXXON engineers with whoum we used to address the major problems. One of them, a young engineer from Houston but of Lebanon origin (he was speaking fluenty Arab) was the Project Director from Client side. I had a strong profitable relation with this guy.

Temporary absence of the Americans.

There have been a time in which ISIS threat was even closer than usual. Therefore EXXON Top Management decided to evacuate all their personnel to Dubai. It has been a difficult period for the project, since everything had to be discussed/assessed via daily video conference.

Final Departure I left Iraq in April 2016, after successfully completing the project. Particular satisfaction for me was given by the fact that the Project Manager of the EXXON Client - wanted to spend the entire last day in Iraq with me. A great sign of esteem, also considering that in Iraq the movement of all personnel, but especially of Americans, was subject to severe restrictions.

Of course there was the farewell cake, as per the unwritten rule for all colleagues who left Iraq permanently, prepared by the Italian chef Alessandro Loi: It was one of the most disgustingly sweet things I have ever tasted.

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Today is Flag Day. The annual commemoration is in honor of the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.Here we see President Nixon and Special Assistant Robert J. Brown with an American flag from the Watts Manufacturing Company. (Image: WHPO-5234-07; 12/8/1970) 

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Happy Flag Day!

Did you know today is Flag Fay? June 14th commemorates adopting the flag of the United States, which all began June 14, 1775. There is the story of Betsy Ross stitching up the flag, of course, and there is the lesser known man, a schoolteacher, Bernard J. Cigrand, who led a quiet campaign to create a place the date of recognition on our calendars. It’s a holiday many people do not notice. My…

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Top 10 Occasions to Flaunt Your Indian Flag Badge with Pride

Whether it’s a national festival, a school function, or a public rally, wearing an Indian flag badge is more than just a tradition — it’s a proud expression of your love for the nation. From Indian flag lapel pins to tricolour t-shirts, patriotic accessories have become a powerful part of how we celebrate our identity as Indians.

The Indian flag, with its deep saffron, white, and green hues and the Ashoka Chakra at its heart, symbolizes unity in diversity, courage, peace, and progress. When you wear a badge bearing the Tiranga, you're not just decorating your attire — you're making a bold statement of solidarity and pride. It's a simple, yet impactful, way to connect with your roots and express gratitude toward those who fought for the nation's freedom.

In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 occasions where flaunting your Indian flag badge adds meaning, style, and spirit to the moment.

1. Independence Day (15th August)

This is the most celebrated patriotic occasion across India. Every street corner, school ground, office building, and public space comes alive with tricolour flags, banners, and badges. People of all ages proudly pin the Indian flag on their chests and attend flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural performances.

Wearing an Indian flag badge on Independence Day is a heartfelt gesture that shows your respect for the country’s freedom fighters and your pride in being Indian. Whether it's a classic paper badge, a glossy metal pin, or an eco-friendly variant, it's a tradition that unites people across cities and villages.

Style Tip: Pair your badge with an Indian flag t-shirt or ethnic kurta for a look that's both fashionable and patriotic.

2. Republic Day (26th January)

Republic Day commemorates the adoption of India's Constitution and celebrates the ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. It's another powerful occasion to sport your Indian flag badge with pride.

From early morning Republic Day parades to cultural programs at schools and televised ceremonies from the capital, this day is filled with patriotic energy. An Indian flag badge placed neatly on your blazer or jacket lapel is a respectful way to mark the day. Especially if you're attending formal events or watching the parade at a gathering, the badge elevates your look while keeping the spirit of the day alive.

Quick Fact: Many corporates and educational institutions distribute Indian flag lapel pins to employees and students on this day.

3. School and College Functions

Educational institutions play a huge role in instilling patriotic values. Be it Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti, or Shaheed Diwas, schools and colleges often organize special assemblies, dances, songs, and drama performances.

During these celebrations, wearing an Indian flag badge has become a tradition. It gives students a sense of pride and belonging. Often, these badges are distributed at the entry gate or included as part of the dress code. Many institutions even pair them with Indian flag t-shirts to enhance the visual appeal of group performances.

Tip for Educators: Opt for eco-friendly paper badges that can be recycled or reused.

4. Corporate Events & CSR Activities

Today, even corporate India actively participates in national celebrations. On special days, companies organize themed events, blood donation drives, flag hoisting, and charity initiatives. These events are opportunities for professionals to engage in acts of patriotism beyond their desks.

Wearing an Indian flag lapel pin on your formal blazer or ID card adds a touch of elegance and sincerity. It subtly showcases your commitment to national values, even in a corporate setting. Some companies also use these badges as part of employee welcome kits or event giveaways.

Pro Tip: Choose high-quality metal pins for formal or executive-level gifting.

5. Public Rallies and Parades

From freedom marches and tribute rallies to political campaigns and community parades, Indian flag badges are often worn to visually unify a crowd. They signify purpose, belonging, and a collective voice.

Wearing a badge in such settings not only connects you to the cause but also displays a peaceful yet powerful show of nationalism. Whether it’s a protest for change or a march to honor martyrs, the tricolour badge silently conveys your dedication to India’s ideals.

Did You Know? Organizers often use custom-designed badges with slogans or dates for specific movements.

6. Cultural Programs and Stage Performances

Indian flag badges have found their place on stage too! In patriotic performances, especially those during national festivals, participants often wear the flag as part of their costume.

Whether you're performing a dance on "Vande Mataram" or singing "Maa Tujhe Salaam," an Indian flag badge on your chest adds authenticity and emotional value to your act. It makes the performance not just about art, but about devotion and pride too.

Styling Tip: Use stick-on flag badges or magnet-backed pins for quick costume changes.

7. Community and Society Events

In housing societies, local clubs, or community halls, flag hoisting and cultural events bring residents together. On days like Independence Day or Republic Day, Indian flag badges are often distributed to everyone in attendance.

These events foster a strong sense of local unity. Wearing a flag badge shows you're part of a community that cares about its country and celebrates together. It's also a great way for children and the elderly alike to participate and feel connected.

Organizers Note: Customizing badges with society names or dates can add a special touch.

8. Influencer Content and Social Media Reels

In today’s digital age, many creators and influencers use their platforms to spread patriotic vibes through reels, videos, and posts. Wearing an Indian flag badge while recording content on national days enhances authenticity and viewer connection.

Whether you're doing a fashion reel, makeup tutorial, or educational video, adding the badge or an Indian flag t-shirt immediately sets the mood and theme. This also improves engagement, especially around trending hashtags like #IndependenceDay or #RepublicDay.

Social Hack: Combine your badge with trending audio to increase reach.

9. Travel and International Events

Traveling abroad? Whether you're attending a business conference, NRI event, or cultural showcase, an Indian flag lapel pin on your jacket or shirt can be a subtle nod to your roots.

These pins often draw attention and spark conversations. They're also perfect for events like Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or Independence Day celebrations hosted by Indian embassies. For many NRIs, these small symbols of India evoke a deep emotional connection.

Gift Idea: Carry a few extra lapel pins or badges to share with fellow Indians or new friends overseas.

10. Gifting and Giveaway Ideas

Patriotic accessories like Indian flag badges make for thoughtful, low-cost yet meaningful gifts. Whether you’re organizing a school event, a corporate gathering, or a community celebration, they make excellent giveaways that people actually keep and use.

From eco-friendly paper badges to elegant metal lapel pins, there are options to suit all budgets and styles. You can even find premium variants that double up as brooches or keepsakes.

Tip: Add these to your gift hampers during August and January for a patriotic touch.

Types of Indian Flag Badges You Can Choose From

Metal Lapel Pins – Durable, elegant, and perfect for blazers or formal wear.

Plastic or Paper Badges – Ideal for schools and mass distribution.

Eco-Friendly Badges – Made from seed paper, wood, or recycled materials.

Magnetic or Pin-Type – Easy to attach without damaging your clothes.

Conclusion

From stage shows to street rallies, offices to online spaces, the humble Indian flag badge continues to be a powerful symbol of pride and unity. It connects generations, transcends languages, and reminds us that despite our diversity, we are one nation under one flag.

So this year, don’t miss a single opportunity. Whether you choose a classic badge or a sleek Indian flag lapel pin, wear it with your heart on your sleeve — literally. Let every occasion become a moment to celebrate the spirit of India.

Shop the Look

Explore Deshprem's collection of Indian flag badges, lapel pins, and Independence Day t-shirts — perfect for every event listed above. Make your celebrations stylish and soulful!

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Holidays 3.19

Holidays

Adopt a Dinosaur Day

Carpenter Day (Mexico)

Certified Nurses Day

Client’s Day

Commemoration of the Victory over Kadhafi (Libya)

C-SPANniversary

Day of Equality (Finland)

Day of Women Artisans

Deskfast Day

El Pujilay (Bolivia)

Equality Day (Finland)

Father’s Day (Belgium, Bolivia, Honduras, Italy, Portugal, Spain)

International Client’s Day

International Day of the Artisan

International Read To Me Day

Josefistag (Liechtenstein)

Kashubian Unity Day (Poland)

Let's Laugh Day

Lunar Eclipse Day

Minna Canth Day (Finland)

National Automatic Door Day

National Backyard Day

National Certified Nurse Day

National Day of Oil (Iran)

National Drillbrush Cleaning Day

National Propane Day (Canada)

National Stretch Mark Day

National 3D Day

Oil Nationalization Day (Iran)

Operation Iraqi Freedom Anniversary Day (US)

Pet Passport Day (UK)

Pharmacy Residency Match Day

St. Joseph's Day (traditional beginning of Frühjahrsbierfest in Munich)

See If You Can Find Someone Who Remembers Honey West Day

Taxonomist Appreciation Day

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day

319 Day

Unity Day (Kashubia)

What the Heck Was That Day

World Adventure Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Bockbier Season begins [lasts 2 weeks]

Chardonnay Day (Cakebread)

Chocolate Caramel Day

National Oatmeal Cookie Day

Poultry Day

Raspberry Day

White Beer Day (a.k.a. Witbier Day)

Zeppole Day

Nature Celebrations

Ash Tree Day (French Republic)

Cape Jasmine (Infinite Joy; Korean Birth Flowers)

National Slug Day

Swallows Day (traditional return to Mission San Juan Capistrano)

Independence, Flag & Related Days

Alexostan (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Massachusetts Colony (Founded; 1634)

South Carolina (State Constitution adopted; 1778)

3rd Wednesday in March

Engineer’s Day (Belgium; Netherlands) [3rd Wednesday]

Hump Day [Every Wednesday]

Kick Butts Day [3rd Wednesday]

National Carry Out Day (a.k.a. Carry Out Wednesday) [3rd Wednesday]

National Dietician’s Day (Canada) [3rd Wednesday]

National SBDC Day [3rd Wednesday]

Small Business Development Center Day [3rd Wednesday]

Wacky Wednesday [Every Wednesday]

Wandering Wednesday [3rd Wednesday of Each Month]

Website Wednesday [Every Wednesday]

Wiener Wednesday [3rd Wednesday of Each Month]

Weekly Holidays beginning March 19 (3rd Week of March)

Bockbier Season [thru 4.2]

Festivals On or Beginning March 19, 2025

CPH:DOX Film Festival (Copenhagen, Denmark) [thru 3.30]

FPSA Annual Conference (Phoenix, Arizona) [thru 3.21]

Geneva Book and Press Fair (Geneva, Switzerland) [thru 3.23]

Sulyog Festival (Bongabong, Philippines)

Trans-Siberian Art Festival (Novosibirsk, Russia) [thru 4.12]

Feast Days

Alemund of England (Christian; Martyr)

Alkmund of Derby (Christian; Saint)

Beer Appreciation Day (Pastafarian)

Feast of St. Joseph [Austria, Malta]

Festival of Anna Perenna (Goddess of the Circle of the Year; Ancient Rome)

Goddess of Fertility Day (Pagan)

Greater Dionysia (Ancient Greece)

John of Panaca (Christian; Saint)

Joseph (Christian; Saint) [traditional beginning of Munich’s Frühjahrsbierfest]

Landoald and His Companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Lesser Panathenaea (Ancient Greece)

Maxwell Smart Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Minervalia (Festival to Minerva; Ancient Rome)

Mojoday (Discordian)

Nemetona (Goddess of the Sacred Grove; Celtic Book of Days)

Only 287 Drinking Days ’till 2025 Day (Pastafarian)

Ostara Frittata Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Quinquatria (a.k.a. The Mivervalia; Festival to Minerva; Ancient Rome)

Quinquatria, Day 1: Racing Day (Pagan)

Saint Joseph (Western Christianity; if this date falls on Sunday, the feast is moved to Monday March 20) [Austria, Canada, Belgium]

Sitala (Hinduism)

Tara Puja (Buddhism)

Urbn Dionysian (Ancient Greece)

Vernal Equinox Festivals [see “First Day of Spring” above]

Xenocrates (Positivist; Saint)

Zimber Quattro’s Revenge Week (Shamanism)

Zoot (Muppetism)

Lunar Calendar Holidays

Chinese: Month 2 (Ji-Mao), Day 20 (Ding-Hai)

Day Pillar: Fire Pig

12-Day Officers/12 Gods: Success Day (成 Cheng) [Auspicious]

Holidays: None Known

Secular Saints Days

Joseph Albers (Art)

Emma Andijewska (Art)

Ursula Andress (Entertainment)

John Burnside (Literature)

Alonso Cano (Art)

Glenn Close (Entertainment)

Ornette Coleman (Music)

Georges de la Tour (Art)

Frederic Joliot (Science)

Patrick McGoohan (Entertainment)

Wyatt Earp (Law Enforcement)

Philip Roth (Literature)

Charles Marion Russell (Art)

Albert Pinkham Ryder (Art)

Tobias Smollett (Literature)

Ado Vabbe (Art)

Irving Wallace (Literature)

Richard Williams (Entertainment)

Bruce Willis (Entertainment)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [35 of 71]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 13 of 60)

Premieres

Amos ’n’ Andy (Radio Series; 1928)

At the Bird Farm (Speaking of Animals Cartoon; 1942)

Blackboard Jungle (Film; 1955)

Bobby Bumps’ Lucky Day (Paramount-Bray Pictographs Cartoon; 1919)

Bob Dylan, by Bob Dylan (Album; 1962)

Boris Godunov, by Modest Mussorgsky (Opera; 1932)

Born on a Pirate Ship, by Barenaked Ladies (Album; 1996)

The Bounty Hunter (Film; 2010)

Bright Lights (Ub Iwerks Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Disney Cartoon; 1928)

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Film; 1921)

Cello Concerto in B Minor, by Antonin Dvořák (Cello Concerto; 1896)

The Chinaman (Goldwyn-Bray Pictographs Cartoon; 1920)

City, by Clifford D. Simak (Novel; 1952)

Col. Heeza Liar, Spy Dodger (Paramount-Bray Pictographs Cartoon; 1917)

Congo Jazz (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

Copy Cat (Animated Antics Cartoon; 1941)

Crosby, Columbo, and Vallee (WB MM Cartoon; 1932)

The Day the Universe Changed (UK Documentary Series; 1985)

DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High (WB Animated Film; 2016)

Deathtrap (Film; 1982)

Dressed to Kill, by KISS (Album; 1975)

The Dumb Patrol (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

Erased (Anime Film; 2016)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Film; 2004)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV Series; 2021)

Faust, by Charles Gounod (Opera; 1859)

Air Transport / Ships / China / Fire (A Few Quick Facts / Private Snafu Cartoon; 1944)

Flying South, featuring Farmer Al Falfa (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1937)

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Film; 2010)

Gloria, by Shadows of the Night (Song; 1966)

Goldimouse and the Three Cats (WB LT Cartoon; 1960)

Green Eyes, by Jimmy Dorsey (Song; 1941)

The House in Which They Live (Paramount Pictographs Cartoon; 1916)

Jilted and Jolted (The Gumps Cartoon; 1921)

Jungle Days (Aesop’s Film Fable Cartoon; 1928)

Kate & Allie (TV Series; 1984)

The King and I (Animated Film; 1999)

A Leak in the Dike (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1965)

Li’l Anjil (Krazy Kat Cartoon; 1936)

Magic and Music (Animated Disney TV Special; 1958)

Merry Mannequins (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1937)

Mickey Down Under (Mickey Mouse Disney Cartoon; 1948)

My Artistical Temperature (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1937)

The Nutcracker Suite, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Concert Suite ; 1892)

The 100 (TV Series; 2014)

The Opening of Misty Beethoven (Adult Film; 1976)

Othello Sapp’s Wonderful Invention (Goldwyn-Bray Pictographs Cartoon; 1921)

Percy the Mechanical Man / The Chess Queen (Paramount-Bray Cartoon; 1916)

Point of No Return (Film; 1993)

Porky’s (Film; 1982)

Porky’s Phoney Express (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

The Runaways (Film; 2010)

Samson Scraps (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1962)

Secret Agent Man, by Johnny Rivers (Song; 1966)

The Shaggy Dog (Film; 1959)

Shape of Things (Song; 1966)

Shipyard Symphony (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1943)

A Sight for Squaw Eyes (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1963)

Sliphorn King of Polar (Swing Symphony Cartoon; 1945)

South Pacific (Film; 1958)

Sugar Foot Stomp, recorded by Fletcher Henderson (Song; 1931)

Sydney Harbour Bridge (Opened; 1932)

Takin’ It To the Streets, by The Doobie Brothers (Album; 1976)

A Terrible Time (The Gumps Cartoon; 1921)

Think Before You Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1969)

Tommy (Film; 1975)

Too Weak to Work (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1943)

T.V. or No T.V. (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1962)

We’re in the Honey (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1948)

Who Killed Cock-Robin (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1933)

Winter Draws On (Fleischer/Famous Screen Song Cartoon; 1948)

Today’s Name Days

Josef, Josefa, Josefine (Austria)

Ida, Josip, Josipa, Zlata (Croatia)

Josef (Czech Republic)

Joseph (Denmark)

Joosep, Joosu (Estonia)

Joose, Joosef, Jooseppi, Josefiina, Juuso (Finland)

Joseph (France)

Gero, Josef, Josefa, Josefine, Joseph (Germany)

Chrysanthos, Dareia, Hrysanthos (Greece)

Bánk, József (Hungary)

Giuseppe, Giuseppina, Pino, Quartilla, Quinto, Sibilla (Italy)

Daris, Inga, Ingrīda, Ingus, Jāzeps (Latvia)

Juozapas, Juozas, Vilė, Vilys (Lithuania)

Josef, Josefine (Norway)

Bogdan, Józef (Poland)

Daria, Hrisant (Romania)

Jozef (Slovakia)

José (Spain)

Josef, Josefina (Sweden)

Daria, Daryna, Darusia, Ilaria, Laria (Ukraine)

Donahue, Donavan, Donovan, Dorian, Joe, Joey, Jose, Josef, Joseph, Wyatt (USA)

Today’s National Name Days

National Tobias day

National Ursula Day

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 78 of 2025; 287 days remaining in the year

ISO Week: Day 3 of Week 12 of 2025

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 22 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ji-Mao), Day 20 (Ding-Hai)

Chinese Year of the: Snake 4723 (until February 17, 2026) [Ding-Chou]

Coptic: 10 Baramhat 1741

Druid Tree Calendar: Lime (Mar 11-20) [Day 9 of 10]

Hebrew: 19 Adar 5785

Islamic: 19 Ramadan 1446

Julian: 6 March 2025

Moon: 76%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 22 Aristotle (3rd Month) [Xenocrates]

Runic Half Month: Beore (Birch Tree) [Day 12 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 90 of 90)

SUn Calendar: 18 Green; Foursday [18 of 30]

Week: 3rd Week of March

Zodiac:

Tropical (Typical) Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 29 of 30)

Sidereal Zodiac: Pisces (Day 5 of 30)

Schmidt Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 26 of 27)

IAU Boundaries (Current) Zodiac: Pisces (Day 8 of 38)

IAU Boundaries (1977) Zodiac: Pisces (Day 8 of 38)