Celebrating Families Calendar

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«March 13, 2007 - April 12, 2007»
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St. Patrick’s Day
Start: 12:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated annually in honor of Ireland's patron saint. Patrick is reported to have driven all of the snakes, a pagan symbol, out of Ireland and into the sea where they drowned.
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Triangle Shirtwaist Fire (1911)
Start: 12:00 pm
On March 25, 1911, a fire broke out in this New York City sweatshop. More than 140 people, mostly young women and girls, were killed. This tragic event brought attention to the unsafe working conditions faced by children and represents one small step on the path to child labor laws.
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Black Marriage Day
Start: 12:00 pm
Celebrating and strengthening marriage in the African-America community, Black Marriage Day began in 2003.
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Cesar Chavez Day
Start: 12:00 pm
Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) devoted his life to improving conditions for farm laborers. He has become one of the icons of the American civil rights movement.
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Charleston Orphan House (1861)
Start: 12:00 pm
On April 4, 1861, the Board of Commissioners of the Charleston Orphan House revised and adopted its by-laws. The Charleston Orphan House was founded in 1790.
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Mawlid al-Nabi (Muhammed's birthday)
Start: 12:00 pm
Maulid al-Nabi is the birthday of the Islamic Prophet Muhammed. He was born in Mecca in 570 AD. He was a sherpard, and trader for the first part of his life. At the age of 42 he received a visit from the Angel Gabriel. After which, Muhammed under Devine guideance, wrote the Qur'an, founded Islam, and politically united the Arab tribes. His birthday is celebrated with fireworks and by gift giving.
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Salk Vaccine (1955)
Start: 12:00 pm
On this day in 1955, Dr. Jonas Salk announced the success of his vaccine against polio.
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First Truancy Law (1853)
Start: 12:00 pm
Truancy laws reinforce the idea of compulsory education in the United States. They define a child as "truant" if he or she has four unexcused absences in a month, or 10 in a year from his or her public or private school.
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