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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsDaily Holidays - July 14
Bastille Day 1789 French Revolution: citizens of Paris storm the Bastille. The French National Day commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789,[1][2] an important event in Paris in a violent revolution that had begun two days earlier,[3] as well as the Fête de la Fédération which celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790. Celebrations are held throughout France. The oldest and largest regular military parade in Europe is held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of the Republic, along with other French officials and foreign guests.[4][5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_DayHot Dog Day Given the Hot Dog Day is an international event, where it begins and who sponsors it tends to vary by region. In the USA its primarily the industry partners that participate in promoting it, whereas in other countries around the world it may be historical organizations celebrating the role it played in their history. Did you know that the Frankfurter was named for the Germany city of Frankfurt, where it was said to originate? Well now you do!
Theres even multiple varieties of Hot Dogs! The original hot dogs came in a natural casing, which in case you didnt know were made from the small intestines of sheep. Intestines were regularly used for making all kinds of sausages, hotdogs included! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/hot-dog-day/
Shark Awareness Day Its true that sharks are impressive hunters and predators, yet the sad fact remains that these magnificent creatures are more threatened by people than we are by sharks. The worldwide demand for shark-fin soup, shark-tooth medallions, and a false sense of security on beaches everywhere, all combine to leave sharks persecuted and endangered, with millions of them being killed each year. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/shark-awareness-day/
Pandemonium day was established to help free us from all the stuffiness that comes with living a life too ordered, a schedule to set. Theres a term called landing in a rut and when youre doing the same thing day in and day out, without any variance or change, and thats the path to a deathbed lined with regrets. Instead, you need a little pandemonium in your life, random madness and spontaneous acts that will bring about great adventures, experiences, and memories you can cradle and share your whole life. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/pandemonium-day/
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Daily Holidays - July 14 (Original Post)
Sherman A1
Jul 2016
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femmocrat
(28,394 posts)1. Vive La France!
trueblue2007
(17,238 posts)2. HOT DOGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!