Anniversaries, Holidays, and Observances for April 21, 2021
Many days there are far too many anniversaries, holidays, and observances to post about individually on social media, so in an effort to have more of them available, LLPHP is going to experiment with posting them daily. If there are other items you feel should be included, please email contact@llphp.org and share!
On This Day
- International Hemp Day
- World Creativity and Innovation Day
- 1649: The Maryland Toleration Act was passed in the American colony, allowing freedom of worship for Christians but sentencing to death anyone who rejected the divinity of Jesus
- 1836: In The Battle of San Jacinto, Texas won independence from Mexico
- 1930: A Fire at Ohio State Penitentiary killed 322
- 1989: Thousands of Chinese crowded into Beijing’s Tiananmen Square cheering students demanding greater political freedom
Weekly Holidays and Observances including April 21, 2021
- Animal Cruelty / Human Violence Awareness Week (April 18-24)
- Consumer Awareness Week (April 18-23)
- National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 18-24)
- National Organ / Tissue Donor Awareness Week (April 18-24)
- National Volunteer Week (April 18-24)
- Every Kid Healthy Week (April 19-23)
April Monthly Holidays and Observances
- Alcohol Awareness Month
- Arab American Heritage Month
- Celebrate Diversity Month
- Community Service Month
- Genocide and Human Rights Awareness Month
- International Amateur Radio Month
- National Autism Awareness Month
- National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
- Physical Wellness Month
- Ramadan (Evening of April 12 – Evening of May 11)