On June 20th, we observe World Refugee Day. It is an occasion to highlight the plight of refugees around the world, commend their resilience, and express gratitude to their hosts. 6月20日,我们纪念世界难民日。在这一天,我们着重强

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April 23 Is English Language Day 4月23日是英语日 Happy English Language Day! English Language Day is celebrated each year on April 23 the date when tradition says William Shakespeare was born. Shakespeare has been called the greatest writer in

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National Sense of Smell Day is an annual event sponsored by the Sense of Smell Institute. It is an American holiday that takes place every year on the last Saturday of April. Many different events are organized at childrens museums and science center

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World Press Freedom Day is on May 3 every year. The U.N. General Assembly introduced it in 1993. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press. It is also a reminder to governments to respect the right to freedom

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World Penguin Day happens on or around April 25th each year. This is the time when millions of penguins migrate north. Unlike other birds that migrate each year, penguins do not fly. Instead, they walk, or waddle to their new home and breeding ground

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World Book and Copyright Day is on the 23rd of April every year. It is also called International Day of the Book or World Book Days. UNESCO started it in 1995 to promote reading, publishing and to raise awareness of and protect copyright. There are s

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Fans of the Star Wars movies have a special day to celebrate the films, characters and culture of the franchise. That day is May the 4th. Why this day? It is not the day on which the first Star Wars was released, nor is it director George Lucas' birt

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The 8th of May is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. It is on this day because this is the date of birth of the founder of the Red Cross Henry Dunant. He got the first ever Nobel Peace Prize. Red Cross Day was celebrated for the first time in 1948

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World Fair Trade Day is celebrated every year on the second Saturday in May. It is organized by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), which operates in 80 countries around the globe. The WFTO boasts a membership of 350 different fair trade organi

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World Telecommunication Day (WTD) celebrates the advances we have made in how we communicate with each other. It is on May 17 each year because that is the day in 1865 when the International Telegraph Union (ITU) started. The ITU manages how the worl

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Bike-to-Work Day is held every year across North America on the third Friday of May. It was started by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956. Its aim is to promote the bicycle as a serious choice of getting to and from work. In today's world wher

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National Doughnut Day is on the first Friday of June every year. Of course, the holiday celebrates something most of us love the donut. Most countries around the world have donuts. They usually come in two forms. Some are ring-shaped and covered with

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Are you a panic? Do you panic easily? Are you ever in a blind panic? Do you suffer from panic attacks? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then there is a special day for you. June 18 is International Panic Day. It is a day when it is OK

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September 18—Dr. Johnson’s Birthday The son of a Lichfield bookseller, Samuel Johnson 1 lived to become one of the English language’s most profound influences. His 1755 dictionary was the most t

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Casual Days 便服日 New Employee: I can't believe you wear jeans to the office! Are you trying to lose your job? 真想不到,你竟然穿着牛仔裤来上班了。你不想干了? HR Administrator: Of course not. I'm just observing casual day

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Welcome to Faith Radio Online-Simply to Relax, Im Faith. Today, lets celebrate the uniqueness of YOU. You have been created as a completely unique individual. While your thoughts and ideas may be similar to those of other human beings, no one posses

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世界问候日,学习地道英语问候 世界问候日(World Hello Day)开始于1973年11月21日,为促进埃及和以色列之间的和平(当时正值第四次中东战争期间),来自澳大利亚的姆可马克与米切尔兄弟两

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Artists, conservationists, business leaders and film and music stars from around the globe are marking the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with a Green Auction to benefit the environment。 Organizers of the live auction on Thursday at Christie's, and

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Joint Message on the Occasion of the World Teachers Day 世界教师日联合致辞 A Call for Teachers! 教师队伍呼唤人才! Irina Bokova, Director-General, UNESCO 教科文组织总干事伊琳娜博科娃 Guy Ryder, Director-General, ILO 国际

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Hundreds of cheeky travellers across the globe rode trains, tubes and subways today with no trousers on as a part of the 'No Pants Subway Ride' day. 今天,全球成百上千的人扔掉节操,脱掉裤子,搭上火车地铁,参加到地铁无裤

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