Saturday, September 17, 2016

Weekly Genealogy Picks and Calendar

Highlights from news stories and blog posts I have read in the past week that deal with my overlapping interests in Genealogy, History, Heritage, and Technology.
Upcoming holidays - religious and secular, national and international - for the next two weeks
  • September 18
    • National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (US)
  • September 19
    • International Talk Like a Pirate Day (Geek)
  • September 21
    • International Day of Peace (United Nations)
  • September 22
    • New Years Day (French Republican Calendar)
    • Equinox (Wicca/Pagan)
    • Hobbit Day (Geek)
  • September 26
    • European Day of Languages (EU)
  • September 27
    • World Tourism Day (UN)
  • September 29
    • Meskel (Ethiopian Orthodox/Eritrean Orthodox)
    • Michaelmas (Christian)
  • September 30
    • International Translation Day (International Federation of Translators)
  • October 1
    • Navaratri Oct 1-10 (Hindu)
    • Muharram - New Year (Islam) (starts at sunset)
    • International Day of Older Persons (UN)
  • October 2
    • International Day of Non-Violence (UN)

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