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	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in JULY: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	Events in July: The Tour De France starts July 5th-27th 2008. July is National Ice Cream Month and is celebrated by the U.S every July. This month was designated as national ice cream month by Ronald Reagan in 1984. He also appointed the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. July is also Haemochromatosis screening month, also spelled hemochromatosis, is a hereditary disease characterized by improper dietary iron metabolism (making it a iron overload disorder), which causes the accumulation of iron in a number of body tissues. Iron accumulation can eventually cause end organ damage, most importantly in the pancreas manifesting as diabetes, and liver failure. National Hot Dog Month National Grilling Month National Parks & Recreation Month Tanabata, a Japanese traditional seasonal "make-a-wish" celebration, July 7th The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in the middle of July on a Tuesday. The days surrounded the All-Star Game, Monday and Wednesday are the only days in a calendar year where there are no Major Sport games being played
	Week Long Events in July: None
	Other Names For July: In the Irish Calendar the month is called Iúil and is the third and last month of the summer season. The Welsh name for July is Gorffennhaf which means end of the summer. In Finnish, the month is called heinäkuu, meaning "month of grass".
	July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days
	July was renamed for Julius Caesar, who was born in that month. Previously, it was called Quintilis in Latin, since it was the fifth month in the ancient Roman calendar, before January became the first month of the calendar year (the year when displayed as twelve months in order) during the time of the decemvirs about 450 BC. In the pagan wheel of the year July ends at or near to Lughnasadh in the northern hemisphere and Imbolc in the southern hemisphere
	July 1st is Canada Day. Celebrates the creation of the dominion of Canada (Fact The History of Canada Day)
	July 4th is Independence Day - Happy Fourth of July in United States (Fact The History of Independence Day (United States)
	Independence Day in Venezuela is July 5th (Fact The History of Independence Day (Venezuela)
	Tanabata is celebrated July 7th in Japan. Tanabata (七夕, tanabata), meaning "Evening of the Seventh") is a Japanese star festival, derived from the Chinese star festival, Qi Xi (七夕 "The Night of Sevens")．It celebrates the meeting of Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair). The Milky Way, a river made from stars that crosses the sky, separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar. Since the stars come out at night, the celebration is held at night.
	The Tour De France starts July 4th-26th 2009 (Fact Info on the Tour De France, Official website Tour De France )
	Independence Day in Argentina is July 9th (Fact The History of Independence Day (Argentina)
	Independence Day in Bahamas is July 10th (Fact The History of Independence Day (Bahamas)
	Julius Caesar's birthday is July 13th 100 BC
	Bastille Day in France is July 14th (Fact The History of Bastille Day (France)
	Bon Festival in Japan, July 13-16 (dates vary). Bon Festival is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the departed (deceased) spirits of one's ancestors.
	The Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game is played in the middle of July on a Tuesday (July 14^th for 2009). The days surrounded the All-Star Game, Monday and Wednesday are the only days in a calendar year where there are no Major Sport games being played. Official Site: MLB.Com All Star Game
	Marine Day (海の日, Umi no hi^?), also known as 'Ocean Day', is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in July (July 20th 2009). Many people take advantage of the holiday and summer weather to take a beach trip. As it is a modern secular holiday, there are no traditional ceremonies associated with the day.
	First man lands on the moon was July 20th 1969.
	Pioneer Day in Utah is celebrated July 24th.
	Commonwealth Day in Puerto Rico is July 25th (Fact The History of Commonwealth Day (Puerto Rico)
	Feast of St. James is July 25th
	Independence Day in Peru is July 28th (Fact The History of Independence Day (Peru)
	July begins on the same day of the week as April every year and also January in leap years.
	July in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to January in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
	July's flower is the water lily or larkspur.
	July's birthstone is the Ruby.
More:	Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (July): ThinkQuest.Org - Holiday Insights.Com - Brownie Locks

Day	Date	Astrology
Wed	1st	Canada Day Celebrates the creation of the dominion of Canada (Fact The History of Canada Day) - There is a lot going on today and it began yesterday. This is a good day to be flexible and plan little or nothing that cannot be changed. Stick to your truth as you see it and if you get confused take a breath and look around you.
Thur	2nd	You might be feeling overwhelmed however keep smiling, you will soon feel better.
Fri	3rd	Mercury into Cancer brings us all closer to home in our thoughts for a couple of weeks. Take a breath and enjoy the day.
Sat	4th	Independence Day - Happy Fourth of July United States (Fact The History of Independence Day (United States) also Tour De France starts(Fact Info on the Tour De France) - Speeches and declarations might reveal more than expected. Best to listen carefully before commenting.
Sun	5th	Independence Day Venezuela (Fact The History of Independence Day (Venezuela) - Venus into Gemini brings out the flirt in us all for a few weeks. Communications are featured; it's a good day to be in the flow.
Mon	6th	Be mindful in motion, in action and with sharp tools. It may be easy to overdo. Listen carefully to your body.
Tue	7th	There is a Lunar Eclipse of the Full Moon in Capricorn. This could signal some changes in business, politics or both. On a personal level check your responsibilities; see if there are any you can delegate.
Wed	8th	It's a lot quieter now. Take this opportunity to gather with friends or do some volunteer work for those in need.
Thur	9th	Independence Day Argentina (Fact The History of Independence Day (Argentina) - Any responsibilities assumed today could be beneficial to your spirit.
Fri	10th	Blessings abound where they are found. Enjoy the opportunities presented.
Sat	11th	Doing good where you may is helpful to your own cause. Mars into Gemini for a while brings travel activity and an influx of communication.
Sun	12th	Relax and take it easy. Tune into your inner spirit and follow the flow.
Mon	13th	A fine day to travel or to send out communications of all sorts.
Tue	14th	Bastille Day France (Fact The History of Bastille Day (France) - Projects and activities begun today will get off to a good start.
Wed	15th	A busier day than usual, some brilliant ideas may come to you in the latter part of it. During the earlier hours, be alert for opportunities of benefit.
Thur	16th	Unusual ideas or communications may come your way.
Fri	17th	Mercury into Leo brings mental pride and joy for several weeks. Errands, chitchat, and visits are likely ways to fill the day.
Sat	18th	Look for unusual solutions to usual situations, you may resolve much.
Sun	19th	You could find yourself busier than you have planned, however you can have fun too.
Mon	20th	Focus on what you wish to communicate and you will be surprised at the results. Great day to travel!
Tue	21st	Today's Solar Eclipse of the New Moon in Cancer could bring changes in the home. Be mindful when making choices that could result in responsibilities you might regret later.
Wed	22nd	Sun into Leo brings a cheerful aspect to the day.
Thur	23rd	You might wish to have fun and postpone duties for tomorrow.
Fri	24th	Bear down now and you can get a lot accomplished.
Sat	25th	Commonwealth Day Puerto Rico (Fact The History of Commonwealth Day (Puerto Rico) - Keep up the momentum until the evening, then relax and enjoy.
Sun	26th	Good luck is in the wind for today and tomorrow.
Mon	27th	Anything purchased either today or yesterday will probably prove to be even better than you might expect.
Tue	28th	Independence Day Peru (Fact The History of Independence Day (Peru) - Choices made today could end up being changed or revised.
Wed	29th	Dig down and discover what it takes to relax then do it.
Thur	30th	Good fortune can be yours if you travel light. Review your direction before changing it.
Fri	31st	Venus into Cancer brings warmth and love to families and homes alike.

Fire Signs	Earth Signs	Air Signs	Water Signs
ARIES May 21-May 19	TAURUS May 20-May 20	GEMINI May 21-June 20	CANCER June 21-July 22
LEO July 23-Aug. 22	VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22	LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22	SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21	CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19	AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18	PISCES Feb. 19-May 20