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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 3rd-25th 2010. 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 3rd-25th 2010 (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 13^th for 2010). 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
Thur	1st	Canada Day Celebrates the creation of the dominion of Canada (Fact The History of Canada Day) - Implement or seek opportunities to accomplish needed work or jobs
Fri	2nd	Do what you can for others lovingly.
Sat	3rd	Tour De France starts(Fact Info on the Tour De France) - Begin projects or perform innovative actions. It's a feel good day.
Sun	4th	Independence Day - Happy Fourth of July United States (Fact The History of Independence Day (United States) also - Celebrate in style, dancing and/or athletics feel like just the thing. Expect the unexpected.
Mon	5th	Independence Day Venezuela (Fact The History of Independence Day (Venezuela) - You might find plans were changed unexpectedly or a surprise is in store. Plan to be flexible.
Tue	6th	Everything settles down now. Gardening or any routine work go well.
Wed	7th	Implement any plans already made or go shopping for practical items.
Thur	8th	Mystical experiences are possible, especially this evening. Choose wisely how to spend your evening.
Fri	9th	Independence Day Argentina (Fact The History of Independence Day (Argentina) - Innovative ideas are in the air. Mercury into Leo inclines us to romantic and creative thinking.
Sat	10th	Innovative ideas are in the air. Mercury into Leo inclines us to romantic and creative thinking.
Sun	11th	New Moon and Solar Eclipse suggest something important can change for the U.S. Be mindful of exaggeration and stay upbeat instead.
Mon	12th	Romantic inclinations blossom; children and playful fun are indicated.
Tue	13th	Significant purchases or important choices are featured.
Wed	14th	Bastille Day France (Fact The History of Bastille Day (France) - Practicality is indicated, organize your desk or closets.
Thur	15th	Tidy your drawers and make lists for what you need to accomplish.
Fri	16th	Enjoy the company of friends, visit an art exhibition or gallery.
Sat	17th	You want things to come out even or be fair, and it's not always easy.
Sun	18th	Dig into a mystery or find one to read for your enjoyment.
Mon	19th	Reorganize, refurbish and clear out any unnecessary stuff.
Tue	20th	Finish any clearing out or refurbishing and get ready for PM socializing.
Wed	21st	Saturn moves into Libra for he next 2 ½ years and Librans must focus on structure and responsibility. Today, think big.
Thur	22nd	Sun moves into Leo and the energy is more playful and creative. Later, check your responsibilities for progress or review.
Fri	23rd	Jupiter turns retrograde, rewards or benefits may be delayed now. Today, innovative happenings and unexpected opportunities abound.
Sat	24th	Significant change or renewal hovers in the wings. However, look before you leap. Full Moon tomorrow could make you reckless.
Sun	25th	Commonwealth Day Puerto Rico (Fact The History of Commonwealth Day (Puerto Rico) - Full Moon brings people together for an important or helpful purpose.
Mon	26th	A kindly day, beginning with good luck and happy circumstances. In the afternoon significant changes are possible with careful planning.
Tue	27th	Mercury enters Virgo and minds turn practical. It's a good day for group meetings.
Wed	28th	Independence Day Peru (Fact The History of Independence Day (Peru) - Sympathy and help for those in need are featured. What goes around comes around.
Thur	29th	Mars moves into Libra promoting justice for all. Today give time to charity.
Fri	30th	You could have unexpected changes of plans or activities. Have confidence that all is well.
Sat	31st	Almost anything begun today has a great chance of succeeding.

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