National Breastfeeding Month is observed in August in the United States. This month is dedicated to promoting and supporting breastfeeding and raising awareness about its benefits for both mothers and babies.
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance in August that highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. It's a time to remind everyone to talk to their healthcare […]
National Black Business Month is celebrated every August to recognize and support Black-owned businesses in the United States. It was established in 2004 to highlight the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and the importance […]
August is officially recognized as Child Support Awareness Month in the United States. This month is dedicated to highlighting the importance of child support and celebrating the professionals who work to ensure […]
August 11th is Annual Medical Checkup Day. This day serves as a yearly reminder to schedule and prioritize routine medical checkups with a healthcare provider. These checkups are crucial for early detection of […]
National Relaxation Day is observed annually on August 15th. It's a day to focus on stress reduction and self-care through relaxation techniques. The day was founded in 1985 by Sean Moeller, who wanted to remind […]
World Breast Cancer Research Day is observed annually on August 18. This day aims to raise awareness about breast cancer research, promote early detection and screening, and support efforts to find […]
On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio […]
World Senior Citizen's Day is celebrated on 21 August each year. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the […]
The International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it's Abolition is an international day celebrated 23 August of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize […]
Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the […]
Individual Rights Day is celebrated on August 29th, coinciding with the birthdate of John Locke, a philosopher who heavily influenced ideas about individual rights. The day was created to honor Locke's contributions and […]
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