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The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
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May: Mental Health Awareness Month; May: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; May: National Foster Care Month; June: Gay and Lesbian Pride Month; June: Caribbean-American Heritage Month [41] [42] [43] June: Great Outdoors Month [44] June: National Oceans Month; June: African-American Music Appreciation Month; July: National Ice Cream ...
The moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Fort Worth, Texas, April 8, 2024. / Credit: AP Photo/LM Otero A rare total solar eclipse was witnessed across North America ...
April 12-14: Cattle Country Music Festival in Gonzales. Set on a 400-acre Gonzales ranch dubbed "The Boot," the music and camping festival promises to celebrate "music, wine, spirits and culinary ...
The ruling National Party concedes defeat as Broad Front candidate Yamandú Orsi wins the election with 52% of the vote. Over 5% of the votes were invalid, a record high for Uruguay. 2024 Swiss referendums. Residents of Switzerland vote on four national issues, including a highly debated expansion programme for national highways.
The Taliban government of Afghanistan announces it will close all national and foreign nongovernmental organizations in the country that currently employ women. Kenya Police fire tear gas at demonstrators in Nairobi protesting against alleged government extrajudicial abductions in the past few months. Science and technology
United States federal observances are days, weeks, months, or other periods designated by the United States Congress for the commemoration or other observance of various events, activities, or topics. These observances differ from federal holidays in that federal employees only receive a day free from work on holidays, not observances.