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Dec 21, 2020 · It was an unusual year marked by unusual events: an unprecedented global pandemic, youth-led protest movements, impassioned Black Lives Matter demonstrations, a divisive US Election. The list...
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Dec 31, 2020 · From a deadly pandemic to a global movement for racial justice, the year 2020 certainly experienced its fair share of world-shifting events. Here is a list — and timeline — of the major events ...
Dec 18, 2020 · 2020 has been a strange year by nearly any metric you choose to use. Here are some of the weird TV moments, memes, documentaries, and shows that got us through it all.
- Presidential turkey pardons. Since the 1940s, US presidents have been presented with a Thanksgiving turkey at a special ceremony and, occasionally, have spared the bird’s life by officially pardoning it.
- Nenana Ice Classic, Alaska. Ice on the Tanana River in Alaska accumulates to more than a metre deep during the winter. Back in 1906, six people in the city of Nenana bet on the exact time on the exact day that the ice would break in the spring.
- Groundhog Day, Pennsylvania. On February 2 every year, groundhog burrows across America are put under intense scrutiny for their powers to foretell seasonal change.
- Cherry Pit Spitting, Michigan. 2019 was the 46th year of the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship, held at the Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm in Michigan.
- American Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, a federal holiday observed on the fourth Thursday of November, is among the most cherished American customs. It was first observed as a harvest festival and day of thanksgiving.
- Fourth of July Fireworks. On July 4, Americans commemorate their country’s independence. The Americans commemorate their freedom and the signing of the Declaration of Independence by spectacular July fireworks that light up the night sky.
- Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The annual Mardi Gras celebration is held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The tradition involves participating in boisterous festivals, watching colorful parades, and wearing colorful masks and costumes.
- The famous Groundhog Day. Every year on February 2, Americans and Canadians enjoy the well-known North American custom known as Groundhog Day. The holiday is observed on February 2.
Mar 9, 2021 · Fish being flung; latrines skiing downhill, and gatherings for bulls balls are just a few of the many unusual events in America.
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Dec 18, 2019 · The 2020 multicultural and diversity calendar highlights the importance of diversity in the United States. While there are an incredible number of relevant days celebrating individuals, religion and more, we have compiled a list of those of major importance to U.S. Multicultural communities.
