Anniversaries, Holidays, and Observances for July 11, 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!
Please note all holidays and observances listed as “National” days are American holidays and observances unless it is stated otherwise.
On This Day
- 1244: Khwarezmian Tatars sacked Jerusalem, decimating the city’s Christian population and driving out Jews
- 1740: Jews were expelled from Little Russia by order of Tsarina Anne
- 1750: Halifax, Nova Scotia was almost completely destroyed by a fire
- 1905: Black intellectuals and activists lead by W.E.B. Du Bois organized the civil rights Niagara Movement
- 1919: The Dutch Second Chamber approved an 8-hour day and no work on Sundays
- 1921: Mongolia gained independence from China
- 1960: Ivory Coast, Dahomey, Upper Volta, and Niger declared independence
- 1960: Moise Tsjombe declared the Congolese county Katanga independent
Weekly Holidays and Observances including July 11, 2021
- Creative Maladjustment Week (July 7-14)
July Monthly Holidays and Observances
- Bioterrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness Month
- Eye Injury Prevention Month
- Fireworks Safety month
- Fragile X Awareness Month
- Freedom from Fear of Speaking Month
- Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
- Independent Retailer Month
- Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
- National Black Family Month
- National Child-Centered Divorce Month
- National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month
- National HIV Awareness Month
- National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month
- Purposeful Parenting Month
- Sarcoma Awareness Month
- Self Care Month
- Social Wellness Month
- UV Safety Month