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Famous May Events 2013

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May
May Day in India 2013
May 1st is the day of ‘May day’ in so many countries. ‘May day’ is called ‘Labour Day’ in India. And...
01
May
International Labor Day 2013
What is International Labor Day? International Labor Day is a day observed all over the world on May 1 to celebrate the social and economic...
01
May
Mother Goose Day 2013
Most American children have been exposed to fairy tales from a very young age. Among all the well-known fairy tales, Mother Goose fairy tales are...
02
May
Scurvy Awareness Day 2013
Scurvy is a disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C. In the olden days, this was a common problem with sailors, as they did not have access to...
02
May
National Truffle Day 2013
Chocolate truffles are a variety of chocolate confectionary with a ganche center. They are usually round but the shape can vary. The fillings may be...
03
May
World Press Freedom Day 2013
What is World Press Day? World Press Freedom Day is a day observed all over the world on May 3 to create awareness of the importance of freedom of...
03
May
Lumpy Rug Day 2013
Everyone likes to get into a bit of spring cleaning and make the house look nice at least once a year. We look at stuff at home getting shabbier and...
04
May
Star Wars Day 2013
Star Wars Day refers to one of several dates or events honoring or relating star wars. It is celebrated by all star wars fans worldwide on 4th May,...
04
May
International Firefighters Day 2013
This is one of the more recent holidays in the US, although it has been observed in Europe for centuries. This day was created in the wake of a great...
04
May
National Candied Orange Peel Day 2013
Candied orange peel is well known all over the world as an ingredient to most people. This ingredient finds its way into several confections and...
05
May
Cinco De Mayo 2013
The victory of the Mexican militia over the French army in the Battle of Pleuba is commemorated by celebrating the Cinco de Mayo. The day is...
05
May
Join Hands Day 2013
What is Join Hands Day? “JOIN HANDS DAY” is the only national volunteer day on the Seasons of Service calendar. It specifically targets...
05
May
Free Comic Book Day 2013
Free comic day is generally held on first Saturday of May each year. Free comic day, as the name implies is a day where speciality shops across...
05
May
Oyster Day 2013
Oysters are a delicacy in many countries. In the US, they are included among gourmet foods. Oysters find their way into soups, casseroles ...
05
May
International Dawn Chorus Day 2013
International Dawn Chorus day is an annual event aimed at encouraging people to rise early to listen the bird’s songs, at organized events. The...
06
May
Melanoma Monday 2013
Melanoma Monday 2013 is May 6 What is Melanoma Monday Melanoma Monday” is observed on the first Monday of May and it is also termed as May...
06
May
International Deaf Awareness Week 2013
International Deaf Awareness Week is observed every year in the last whole week of September from Sunday to Saturday. The first World Congress of The...
06
May
National Tourist Appreciation Day 2013
National Tourist Appreciation Day is celebrated in the US on May 6. This days falls during the National Travel and Tourism Week of May 5 through...
06
May
No Diet Day 2013
No Diet Day is not a national but an international day celebrated on May 6. Symbolized by ‘Light Blue Ribbon,’ the day aims to celebrate...
07
May
World Asthma Day 2013
World asthma day 2013 theme is "It's Time to Control Asthma" and 2012 theme is " You Can Control Your Asthma". Asthma –...
07
May
Teacher Appreciation Day 2013
Teacher Appreciation Day 2013 in the US on Tuesday, May 7. The National Teacher Appreciation Day falls in the first week of May every year,...
08
May
World Red Cross Day 2013
World red cross day theme is "Together for Humanity". When World Red Cross Day is Celebrated The World Red Cross Day is celebrated every...
08
May
National Coconut Cream Pie Day 2013
The National Coconut Cream Pie Day is celebrated every year on May 8. Coconut Facts Coconut is a fruit of coconut-palm tree. The Portuguese and...
09
May
Ascension Day 2013
Christians detect the biblical legend of Jesus' ascension from the earth into clouds from Jerusalem, Bethany, or Mount of Olives; biblical references...
09
May
National Butterscotch Brownie Day 2013
The National Butterscotch Brownie Day is observed on May 9 every year. Butterscotch Brownies We all know the brownies to be the chocolate-based...
09
May
National Lost Sock Memorial Day 2013
May 9 is observed as the National Lost Sock Memorial Day. It is an unusual holiday in remembrance of our lost socks. Lost Sock It is a general...
10
May
World Lupus Day 2013
World Lupus Day was first celebrated in 2004, wherein a number of events were conducted to highlight its significance. Most important was the...
10
May
National Shrimp Day 2013
People in US celebrate the National Shrimp Day on May 10. Shrimp Facts Shrimp, popularly known as the ‘Fruit of the Sea,’ is a favorite...
11
May
National Technology Day 2013
May 11 is celebrated as National Technology Day in India. Significance of National Technology Day National Technology Day is a very special day for...
11
May
Twilight Zone Day 2013
National Twilight Zone Day is celebrated on May 11. About Twilight Zone Popularized by the famous sci-fi TV series in America, the Twilight Zone is...
11
May
National Train Day 2013
National Train Day marks the anniversary of completing the transcontinental railroads initiated by bringing the rich history of how trains have...
12
May
International Nurses Day 2013
International nurses day 2013 theme is "Closing the gap: The Millennium Development Goals: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1" Nurses globally are...
12
May
Mothers Day 2013
Mothers Day History The recent Mothers Day was created through Anna Jarvis as a day for every family to tribute its mother. Now Mothers Day...
12
May
International CFS Awareness Day
What is International CFS Awareness Day International CFS Awareness Day falls on May 12 which offers a worldwide opportunity to evoke a greater...
12
May
World Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day 2013
Chronic fatigue syndrome is an illness affecting the health, causing extreme fatigue. This disorder is mainly found in the people of 30-40 ages. This...
12
May
National Limerick Day 2013
The National Limerick Day is celebrated on May 12 in honor of Edward Lear who popularized limericks. May 12 is the birthday of the writer....
12
May
National Cucumber Day 2013
The concept of celebrating National Cucumber Day has been the idea of Waltham Abbey Town Partnership although it has been unconditionally ...
13
May
Frog Jumping Day 2013
May 13th of every year is celebrated as the National Frog Jumping Day. The international counterpart of this celebration is February 29. Origin of...
13
May
National Leprechaun Day 2013
The National Leprechaun Day is on May 13. Even though Leprechauns are associated with the Irish culture, they do not share their day with the famous...
15
May
International Day of Families 2013
International day of families 2013 theme is "Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity" and 2012 theme is...
15
May
Shavuot 2013
Shavuot 2013 begins Tuesday, May 14 and ends Thursday, May 16 Shavuot is considered a Jewish holiday. Shavuot celebrates on the 6th day...
17
May
World Telecommunication Day 2013
World telecommunication day 2013 theme is "ICTs and improving road safety" and 2012 theme is "Women and Girls in ICT". History...
18
May
World Fair Trade Day 2013
World Fair Trade Day 2013, May 18, World Fair Trade Day Events. World Fair Trade Day is a global event approved by the World Fair Trade...
18
May
Armed Forces Day 2013
Armed forces day is an opportunity to pay special tribute to all the men and women who are in the service of their country day and night. It is the...
18
May
International Museum Day 2013
International Museum Day (IMD) is celebrated on 18 May, every year. This day is established by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) in 1977 to...
19
May
Atlanta Carnival 2013
Atlanta celebrated the Annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival festivals. The Carnival will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19th to 26th 2013. A parade...
20
May
Victoria Day 2013
The Victoria Day a Canadian statutory holiday is commemorated on last Monday earlier than on 21th May, 2012 in admiration of both Queen Victoria's...
21
May
World Anti Terrorism Day 2013
Background of World Anti-Terrorism Day: Terrorist activities have increased multi-fold over the last decade. A global initiative uniting all nations...
22
May
International Day for Biological Diversity 2013
International day for biological diversity 2013 theme is "Water and Biodiversity" and 2012 theme is "Marine Biodiversity". On...
22
May
International Day for Biodiversity 2013
International Day for Biodiversity was first celebrated on 29 December, 1994. From year 2001 onwards, the date shifted to 22 May. International Day...
22
May
World Goth Day 2013
World Goth Day is the only day where Goths get to have a day of their own committed to embrace their outer and inner Goth. The first World Goth...
23
May
Lucky Penny Day 2013
Lucky Penny Day is celebrated on May 23rd. It is celebrated to reinforce the belief that lucky penny will bring good luck to the person who owns...
23
May
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2013
What is Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is an event organized by the Cancer Council Australia to raise...
23
May
World Turtle Day 2013
World Turtle Day is celebrated on 23rd May of every year. A non profit organization American Tortoise Rescue established in 1990 honour this day...
24
May
National Escargot Day 2013
Can you imagine there is a day to celebrate eating Escargots? Yes, May 24th is celebrated as National Escargot Day. Escargots are snails that are...
25
May
National Tap Dance Day 2013
National Tap Dance Day is observed on 25th of May every year. It is an American art form of dancing. Origin: The idea of the celebration of...
25
May
National Wine Day 2013
National Wine Day is celebrated on 25th of May every year.  National wine day is a day dedicated to wine and wine lovers.  National Wine...
26
May
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day 2013
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day is celebrated every year on May 26th. It is for the celebration of Blueberry cheese cake and all the cake lovers....
26
May
National Sorry Day 2013
The National Sorry Day is an Australia-wide event observed annually on 26 May since 1998. The day is selected in memory of the ‘Bringing Them...
26
May
Sally Ride Day 2013
Sally Ride Day is celebrated on May 26th every year to honor Ms. Sally Ride, the first American Lady to go to space. May 26th is the birthday of...
27
May
Orlando Carnival 2013
Foreword: The  Orlando Carnival Festival will be hosted by the Orlando Carnival Association Inc on May 27nd, 2013. The Orlando Carnival is a...
27
May
Memorial Day 2013
Memorial Day 2013 is celebrates on May 27 Memorial Day originally called the Decoration Day, is a United States federal holiday observed in the...
27
May
National Grape Popsicle Day 2013
What causes “purple tongue”, as everyone calls it, in children during summer days? The answer is grape Popsicle. Children love it and ...
28
May
International Day of Action for Women's Health 2013
Every Year the 28th Day of May is observed as the International Day of Action on Women's Health throughout the world. The 1987 meeting of the Women's...
28
May
World Hunger Day 2013
World Hunger Day is observed on May 28th 2013 organized by Britain´s the Hunger Project UK. It is estimated that most of the malnourished...
31
May
World No Tobacco Day 2013
World no tobacco day 2013 theme is "ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship" History of World No Tobacco Day: The concept of...





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