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2000 major events in 2010 - more dates being added weekly
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A selection of creative writing and photography |
The Encyclopedia ofsportheraldry |
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The world this week
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Monday August 9th
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200 National Celebrations around the World |
Birthdays |
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A large military parade as Singapore celebrates the 1965 separation from Malaysia.
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John Key Prime Minister of New Zealand (1961)
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Tuesday August 10th
New Moon |
Holy Days |
Music |
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 Muslims celebrate the start of Ramadan at sunset
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360° Tour First European concert in Frankfurt
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Wednesday August 11th
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Holy Days |
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Birthdays |
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Sport250 Top events |
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Apple II inventor Steve Wozniak
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Shooting 50th World Championships Munich - Germany final day
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Thursday August 12th
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200 National Celebrations around the World |
Night Sky |
Sport250 Top events |
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Birthday of H.M. the Queen‘s Birthday Thailand
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Meteor shower with 60 meteors per hour it is always a good show |
Golf
One of the 4 big events of the year. Until 15th
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Friday August 13th
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The only
Friday 13th
of the Year!
According to superstition the combination of Friday and 13 can bring bad luck.
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World's Greatest Festivals and Carnivals |
Food and Drink |
Wider World of Sport |
Sport250 Top events |
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Edinburgh International Festival with classical music, opera, theatre and dance Until 5th September
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Gäuboden Described as he second largest genuine Bavarian festival is the world Until 23rd
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Dragon Boats European Nations Championships Amsetrdam, Holland Until 15th
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Athletics IAAF Diamond League London, 2 days |
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Saturday August 14th
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200 National Celebrations around the World |
World's Greatest Festivals and Carnivals |
Sport Festivals |
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Pakistan
The country celebrates independence from Britain in 1947 with flag raising ceremonies and fireworks. The biggest events are in Islamabad
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A medieval drama performed in the Basilica of Santa María
Designated as a UNESCO Masterpiece of World Oral and Intangible Heritage. Elche, Spain 2 days |
1st Summer Youth Olympic Games
An Olympic style gathering for 14 to 18 year olds. Singapore until 26th |
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Sunday August 15th
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Religious |
200 National Celebrations around the World |
Sport250 Top events |
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Celebrated as the day that Mary was received into Heaven. An important religious day for Catholic and Orthodox Christians. |
India Independence Day
Commemorates independence from British rule The Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort, and gives a major speech, followed by a military parade.
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Orienteering Trondheim, Norway Final Day
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The world this week
- further dates being added daily-
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