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National Ladies Learning Code Day – November 6, 2022, history activity

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National Ladies Learning Code Day – November 6, 2022, history activity National Ladies Learning Code Day is celebrated annually on November 6 in Canada. It is an advocacy program in Canada for women and the youth to learn about coding. Canada Learning Code started the program to promote technology learning in Canada — especially among women and other minority groups. National Ladies Learning Code Day aims to provide access to information and skills required to thrive in a digital world. Courses and workshops empower and educate women and there are…

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Marooned Without a Compass Day – November 6, 2022, history, significance

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Marooned Without a Compass Day – November 6, 2022, history, significance Marooned Without a Compass Day is celebrated on November 6 to put a spotlight on the direction of our lives, or the lack of it. On this day, we ask ourselves the hard questions. Where is my life going? Am I happy? In a rather literal sense, ‘marooned’ means being trapped alone in a place, but in a mindful sense, it describes the ecstatic gloom that comes with being lost in our life. The day is all about climbing…

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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict November 6,2022

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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict November 6,2022 International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed on November 6 each year. Humanity undeniably always suffers from war. People are killed and injured. Cities are burned to the ground. But what about the environment? Rivers, seas, and wells are polluted. Crops are burned and forests are cut down. Soils are poisoned. The natural world around us, including other living species, weather, climate, and natural resources,…

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Dog Film Festival – November 6, 2022, history significance

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Dog Film Festival – November 6, 2022, history significance The Dog Film Festival is annually celebrated in October or November. This year, it takes place on November 6. It allows us to appreciate our furry pals through short films and cherish the bonds we have with them. The holiday pays respect to the dedication and loyalty dogs show to humans. It also celebrates their history, from ages gone by to those that have yet to come. HISTORY OF DOG FILM FESTIVAL Dogs have every quality we wish for in a…

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Daylight Saving Day – November 6, 2022, history, significance

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Daylight Saving Day – November 6, 2022, history, significance Daylight Saving Day, occurring this year on November 6, is officially the end of the Daylight Saving period which began on March 10. This means that not only do you get an extra hour of sleep, but it will also become darker earlier in the afternoon. Brace yourself, winter is coming. HISTORY OF DAYLIGHT SAVING DAY Though civilizations have been changing their clocks to match the rise and setting time of the sun since ancient Rome, the modern Daylight Saving concept…

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Zero Tasking Day – November 6, 2022, history, significance

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Zero Tasking Day – November 6, 2022, history, significance The extra hour we get when daylight savings times change is often heralded as an opportunity for extra productivity, activity and ‘doing’. However, given that we’re all already ‘owed’ an hour every other time it changes, it seems a little unfair to expect us to work through it – as such, Zero Tasking Day is designed to dedicate this hour to ‘me time’; encouraging rest, relaxation and a distinct lack of work. History of Zero Tasking Day Daylight Savings Time was…

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Orphan Sunday – November 6, 2022, history, significance

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Orphan Sunday – November 6, 2022, history, significance Orphan Sunday is a time to stand up for the orphans of the world. In truth, there are likely no more vulnerable human beings in the entire world than those thousands upon thousands of children in this world who have no mother or father, due to all sorts of tragedies that have occurred in their lives, ranging from accidents, to sicknesses, to war. Whatever the reason, orphaned children need our help in any way we can offer it. History of Orphan Sunday…

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National Saxophone Day – November 6, 2022, History, significance

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National Saxophone Day – November 6, 2022, History, significance National Saxophone Day is celebrated on November 6, on the birthday of Antoine-Joseph ‘Adolphe’ Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. This soulful instrument has a rich history and musical range. We love the saxophone and what it brings to both the classical- and jazz music worlds. This incredibly unique musical invention is the only instrument to be created by solely one person as well as being the woodwind family’s only brass instrument. Through the ages, the saxophone has a long legacy…

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National Nachos Day – November 6, 2022, history, significance

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National Nachos Day – November 6, 2022, history, significance November 6 is National Nachos Day! On this day we celebrate everyone’s favorite snack no matter how you make it. Chicken or beef? Beans or salsa? Cheddar or that yellow stuff they top chips with at football games? There’s no one specific way to make it as long as it has two main ingredients: Chips and as much cheese as you can pile on! History of National Nachos Day It was created sometime around 1943. Nachos can be made quickly and…

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National Luke Day – November 5, 2022, history, significance

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National Luke Day – November 5, 2022, history, significance On National Luke Day, which takes place on November 5 every year, we celebrate the 28th most common name on the S.S.A. list in 2015 and one of this century’s most popular boy names. Fun fact; it’s immensely popular on websites like Baby Center and frequently ranks in the top 40 of baby name lists. And who could forget the charming Luke Wilson, one of our favorite Lukes to honor, any which way we can. Read on to find out more…

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