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SUMMARY:National Weather Observers Day
DESCRIPTION:National Weather Observers Day on May 4th provides a day for the people who enjoy watching and observing the weather. \n\n\n \n#WeatherObserversDay\nWeather observers often assist the National Weather Service as Storm Spotters. These hobbyists are valuable resources for communities.  This day is also an opportunity to get out and learn about a variety of weather phenomena\, the history of weather tracking\, and find about meteorological instruments. \nWhen is Skywarn Recognition Day? \nAround the world\, weather stations and weather spotters contribute to hundreds of thousands of observations a day. From land\, sea\, and sky\, these observations provide valuable information that helps predict weather and warn of impending storms. They also contribute to historical data that is studied and may help to better understand weather phenomena. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE WEATHER OBSERVERS DAY\nWhile you’re exploring the weather\, sign up for a weather spotters course. Learn how to identify different types of clouds\, shifting weather\, and prepare for types of weather in your climate. Use #WeatherObserversDay to post on social media. \nYou can also learn how to make your own barometer. It is easy to do with only a few items you likely have at home. We also created this weather chart you can download and print. Will you begin tracking the weather near you? \nVisit the National Day Calendar® Classroom for more ways to help your students to #CelebrateEveryDay! \nNATIONAL WEATHER OBSERVERS DAY HISTORY\nIn 1989\, Alan Brue\, who was a psychology major at State University of New York\, founded National Weather Observers Day on May 4th. The New York college senior created the day for weather enthusiasts and professionals to celebrate their love of weather. \nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Star Wars Day
DESCRIPTION:May the Fourth be with you each year on National Star Wars Day. Or is it\, “May the force be with you?” It all depends on whether you like using puns or not. \n\n\n \n#NationalStarWarsDay\nThousands of Star Wars enthusiasts celebrate this day each year with parties and celebrations around the nation.  If you a fan\, then National Star Wars Day allows you to dress like your favorite character\, say your favorite lines from the series and catch a movie or read a book. \nStar Wars fans didn’t first introduce the often quoted phrase on May 4th. It was 1979\, and Britain elected the first female Prime Minister\, Margaret Thatcher. On May 4th\, the day she took office\, the Conservative Party placed an advertisement in The London Evening News\, which read\, “May the Fourth Be with You\, Maggie. Congratulations.” \n\n\n\n \nStar Wars creator\, George Lucas\, was asked during a 2005 interview on a German news TV channel to say the famous sentence “May the Force Be with You.”   Upon doing so\, the interpreter interpreted the sentence into German as Am4 Mai sind wir bei Ihnen (On May 4 we are with you). TV Total captured this and aired it on May 18\, 2005. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL STAR WARS DAY\n\nWear your Wookie costume.\nBring your lightsaber to school or the office.\nGreet people with “May The Fourth Be With You”.\nWatch some Star Wars films.\nPlay Star Wars trivia.\nMake some outer space snacks.\nUse #NationalStarWarsDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:Kentucky Derby Day
DESCRIPTION:The Kentucky Derby is a tradition that takes place on the first Saturday in May. \n#KentuckyDerby\nIts long and storied history brings out a taste for mint juleps\, colorful sun hats and a thrill for the race.  The jockeys and horses will prepare for the day at Churchill Downs in Louisville\, Kentucky. The first in the Triple Crown series\, The Kentucky Derby will be followed The Preakness Stakes and The Belmont Stakes. While both The Preakness and The Belmont are the older races\, The Derby has run continuously since its inception in 1875. \nThe beautiful horses and the bustling crowds under the spring sunshine make for an exciting day of racing.  Add to the months of training and any money at stake\, and the nervous butterflies of the event \n\n\n \n\n\nHOW TO OBSERVE KENTUCKY DERBY\n\n\nThe Kentucky Derby is broadcast live\, so anyone can enjoy the thrill of the race.  Tune in\, or go to the race. Pick your horse and cheer for place\, show or win! Use #KentuckyDerby to share on social media. \n\n\n \nKENTUCKY DERBY HISTORY\nThe Kentucky Derby’s first race took place on May 17\, 1875. It was inspired by the Epsom Derby in England attended by the grandson of Meriwether Lewis Clark. In 1872\, William Clark traveled to Europe and developed a taste for horseracing after his experiences at the Epsom Derby. Upon returning to the U.S.\, he pursued creating a Thoroughbred racetrack in Kentucky. In 1875\, the Kentucky Derby was born in Louisville and has remained ever since. \nSource Link
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