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Famous May Events 2012

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May
May Day in India 2012
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 2012
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
World Asthma Day 2012
World asthma day 2012 theme is "You Can Control Your Asthma". When World Asthma Day is Celebrated World Asthma Day is observed on the...
01
May
Mother Goose Day 2012
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
Melanoma Monday 2012
What is Melanoma Monday Melanoma Monday” is observed on the first Monday of May and it is also termed as May Melanoma Skin Cancer Month where...
02
May
Scurvy Awareness Day 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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
International Firefighters Day 2012
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...
05
May
World Athletics Day 2012
The World Athletics Day is organized by the IAAF (International Amateur Athletic Federation). All events and expenses are sponsored by the IAAF....
05
May
Cinco De Mayo 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
Oysters are a delicacy in many countries. In the US, they are included among gourmet foods. Oysters find their way into soups, casseroles ...
06
May
National Tourist Appreciation Day 2012
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 2012
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...
08
May
World Red Cross Day 2012
World red cross day theme 2012 is "Together for Humanity". When World Red Cross Day is Celebrated The World Red Cross Day is celebrated...
08
May
Teacher Appreciation Day 2012
Teacher Appreciation Day 2012 in the US on Tuesday, May 8. The National Teacher Appreciation Day falls in the first week of May every year,...
08
May
National Coconut Cream Pie Day 2012
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
National Butterscotch Brownie Day 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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...
12
May
International Nurses Day 2012
International nurses day 2012 theme is "Closing the Gap: From Evidence to Action" Nurses globally are occupied in pioneering performances...
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
National Limerick Day 2012
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....
13
May
Mothers Day 2012
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...
13
May
Frog Jumping Day 2012
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 2012
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 2012
International day of families 2012 theme is "Ensuring Work-Family Balance". May 15 is distinguished as the International Day of the...
17
May
Ascension Day 2012
Christians detect the biblical legend of Jesus' ascension from the earth into clouds from Jerusalem, Bethany, or Mount of Olives; biblical references...
17
May
World Telecommunication Day 2012
World telecommunication day 2012 theme is "Women and Girls in ICT". History of World Telecommunication Day World Telecommunication Day...
19
May
World Hepatitis Day 2012
World hepatitis day 2012 theme is "This is hepatitis… It’s closer than you think" The World Hepatitis Alliance leads the...
21
May
Victoria Day 2012
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
Armed Forces Day 2012
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...
21
May
World Anti Terrorism Day 2012
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 2012
International day for biological diversity 2012 theme is "Marine Biodiversity". On May 22, 1992, the wording of the Convention on...
22
May
International Day for Biodiversity 2012
International day for biodiversity 2012 theme is "Marine Biodiversity". International Day for Biodiversity Background: International Day...
22
May
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea 2012
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
Lucky Penny Day 2012
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
National Picnic Day 2012
National Picnic Day celebrated on April 23rd every year. The word picnic is derived from a French book which was printed in 1692, in which the term...
23
May
World Turtle Day 2012
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 2012
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
World Meteorological Day 2012
World meteorological day theme 2012 is "Powering our future with weather, climate and water". World Meteorological Day...
25
May
National Tap Dance Day 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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...
27
May
Shavuot 2012
Shavuot 2012 begins Saturday, May 26 and ends Monday, May 28 Shavuot is considered a Jewish holiday. Shavuot celebrates...
27
May
National Grape Popsicle Day 2012
What causes “purple tongue”, as everyone calls it, in children during summer days? The answer is grape Popsicle. Children love it and ...
28
May
Memorial Day 2012
Memorial Day originally called the Decoration Day, is a United States federal holiday observed in the memory of all those who died in the nation's...
31
May
World No Tobacco Day 2012
World no tobacco day 2012 theme is "tobacco industry interference". History of World No Tobacco Day: The concept of World No-Tobacco Day...


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