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2024 Southport stabbings

Three children are stabbed to death and 10 other people injured at a dance studio in Southport, England. This incident, coupled with widespread...

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Johnny Brackins

Johnny Brackins, American long jumper and hurdler

Fact 2005

On July 29, 2005, the iconic live concert 'Live 8' took place across various cities, aiming to raise awareness about global poverty...

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"The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable."

James A. Garfield

Changed the world 2021

International Space Station

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James A. Garfield

"The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable."

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Ólavsøka

Ólavsøka or Olsok, opening of the Løgting session. (Faroe Islands and the Nordic countries)

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Public holidays in Thailand

National Thai Language Day (Thailand)

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Deșteaptă-te, române!

National Anthem Day (Romania)

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Mohun Bagan Day (India)

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International Tiger Day

International Tiger Day

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Public holidays in Bermuda

Earliest day on which Somer's Day can fall, while August 4 is the latest; celebrated on Friday before the first Monday in August. (Bermuda)

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July 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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July 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

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Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrix

Christian feast day:
Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrix

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Saint Olaf

Christian feast day:
Olaf II of Norway

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Mary of Bethany

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Mary of Bethany

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Martha

Christian feast day:
Martha of Bethany (Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran Church)

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Lupus of Troyes

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Lupus of Troyes

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Lazarus of Bethany

Christian feast day:
Lazarus of Bethany

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Alon Abutbul

Alon Abutbul, Israeli film, television and theater actor (born 1965)