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• Feb 8: Space shuttle Endeavor launched to deliver the U.S. Tranquility module and the Italian-built Cupola to the international space station (postponed from Feb 7 due to weather) – 1st of final 5 or 6 space shuttle launches planned – 5th launch of 2010, and perhaps final space shuttle launch, planned for Sep 16 – NASA plans to retire the 3 remaining space shuttles – a new, much smaller spacecraft, Orion, is being developed and is expected to be ready by about 2015 – there have been 129 space shuttle launches (1st was in 1981) – NASA launch schedule
• Feb 8: America’s Cup – first race postponed to Feb 10
• Feb 9 Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show – 1964
• Feb 10: America’s Cup – scheduled start of best of three sailing series between defender Alinghi from Switzerland and challenger BMW-Oracle from the U.S. – at Valencia, Spain – 2nd race scheduled for Feb 12, 3rd (if needed) for Feb 15 – no live TV coverage scheduled in U.S. but available at AmericasCup.com, ESPN360.com and BMWOracleRacing.com
• Feb 10 IBM’s Deep Blue computer defeated world champion Garry Kasparov in 34 moves – in 1996
• Feb 11 Shut-in Visitation Day – visit a relative or neighbor who is elderly and/or disabled
• Feb 12: Winter Olympic Games begin – Vancouver, Canada – through Feb 28
• Feb 14 Saint Valentine’s Day – Relationships
• Feb 15: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday) – U.S. federal holiday
• March: U.S. Census – required by U.S. Constitution – goal is to count every resident in the U.S. – helps determine how many seats each state has in the House of Representatives and how federal funds should be distributed – census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico – recipients are asked to answer 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided – if recipients don’t mail the form back, they may receive a visit from a census taker who will ask the questions from the form
• Mar 7: Iraq nationwide elections
• Mar 12: Winter Paralympic Games begin – Vancouver, Canada – through Mar 21
• Mar 18: Planned launch of space shuttle Discovery to haul up an Italian cargo carrier filled with scientific research experiments – 2nd of final 5 or 6 space shuttle launches planned – 5th launch of 2010, and perhaps final space shuttle launch, planned for Sep 16 – NASA launch schedule
• Apr 8: Masters golf tournament – scheduled to begin – thru Apr 11
• Apr 29 Dining Out for Life – dine at participating restaurants and help fight AIDS
• May 14: Planned launch of space shuttle Atlantis to deliver a new Russian docking compartment to the international space station which will double as a station airlock – 3rd of final 5 or 6 space shuttle launches planned – 5th launch of 2010, and perhaps final space shuttle launch, planned for Sep 16 – NASA launch schedule
• May 31: Memorial Day – U.S. federal holiday
• Jun 11: FIFA Men’s World Cup begins – South Africa – through Jul 11
• Jul 4: Independence Day
• Jul 5: U.S. federal holiday (Independence Day)
• Jul 29: Planned launch of space shuttle Endeavor to send large spare parts to the international space station along with a particle physics experiment – 4th of final 5 or 6 space shuttle launches planned – 5th launch of 2010, and perhaps final space shuttle launch, planned for Sep 16 – NASA launch schedule
• Sep 6: Labor Day – U.S. federal holiday
• Sep 16: Planned launch of space shuttle Discovery to deliver critical spare parts to the international space station – 5th planned space shuttle launch of 2010 – could be final space shuttle launch – scheduled to land Sep 24 – NASA plans to retire the 3 remaining space shuttles – a new, much smaller spacecraft, Orion, is being developed and is expected to be ready by about 2015 – there have been 129 space shuttle launches prior to 2010 (1st was in 1981) – NASA launch schedule
• Oct 11: Columbus Day – U.S. federal holiday
• Nov 11: Veterans Day (Armistice Day) – U.S. federal holiday – on anniversary of World War I armistice
• Nov 19: Harry Potter – 1st part of 7th (final) movie (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) scheduled to open – 2nd part scheduled to be released July 15, 2011
• Nov 25: Thanksgiving Day – U.S. federal holiday
• Dec 24: U.S. federal holiday (Christmas)
• Dec 25: Christmas Day
• 2011: Feb 6:
• 2011: Feb 6: Super Bowl XLV – Arlington, Texas
• 2011: Jun 26: FIFA Women’s World Cup begins – Germany – through Jul 17
• 2011: July 15: Harry Potter – 2nd part of 7th (final) movie (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) scheduled to open – 1st part scheduled to be released Nov. 19, 2010
• 2012: Super Bowl XLVI – Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2012: Jul 27: Summer Olympic Games begin – London, England – through Aug 12
• 2012: Aug 29: Summer Paralympic Games begin – London, England – through Sep 9
• 2012: Nov 6: U.S. Presidential Election – Voting
• 2012: Dec 21: Some believe the world will come to an end on this date because the Mayan calendar supposedly runs out and because the sun will line up with the center of our Milky Way galaxy on a winter solstice
• 2013: Super Bowl XLVII – New Orleans, Louisiana
• 2014: James Webb Space Telescope scheduled to be launched by an unmanned rocket to replace Hubble Space Telescope
• 2014: Feb 7: Winter Olympic Games begin – Sochi, Russia – through Feb 23
• 2016: Summer Olympic Games begin – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• 2029: Apr 13: Asteroid Apophis expected to pass about 18,300 miles from Earth with practically no chance of hitting Earth – the 885-foot long object is expected to pass even closer to Earth in 2036
• 2036: Apr 13: Asteroid Apophis expected to pass close to Earth – in Oct 2009, NASA estimated the chances of the 885-foot long object hitting Earth at 1 in 250,000 – scientists had earlier estimated chances at 1 in 45,000

Multi-day events (ongoing & upcoming):

• Dec 8 ‘09 – Feb 10: Make A New Year’s Resolution to Stop Smoking
• Jan 6 – Feb 16: Carnival season
• Feb 7-14: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
• Feb 7-13: Coaching Week
• Feb 10, 12 & 15 (if needed): America’s Cup – best of three sailing series between defender Alinghi from Switzerland and challenger BMW-Oracle from the U.S. – at Valencia, Spain – 2nd race scheduled for Feb 10, 3rd (if needed) for Feb 12
• Feb 12-28: Winter Olympic Games – Vancouver, Canada
• Mar 12-21: Winter Paralympic Games – Vancouver, Canada
• Apr 8-11: Masters golf tournament scheduled
• Jun 11-Jul 11: FIFA Men’s World Cup – South Africa
• 2011: Jun 26-Jul 17: FIFA Women’s World Cup – Germany
• 2012: Jul 27-Aug 12: Summer Olympic Games – London, England
• 2012: Aug 29-Sep 9: Summer Paralympic Games – London, England

Special months:

• Feb: AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month – learn about eye disease warning signs
• Feb: Bird Feeding Month – help wild birds survive North American winters
• Feb: Black History Month – recognize the achievements and contributions of African Americans
• Feb: Boost Self-Esteem Month – beat the winter blahs by nurturing and cultivating self-esteem
• Feb: Children’s Dental Health Month – stress the importance of regular dental care – Events
• Feb: Children’s Ear, Nose and Throat Month
• Feb: Heart Month – take care of your heart
• Feb: Library Lovers’ Month – visit your library
• Feb: Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month – improving the quality of life for individuals and families affected by the Marfan syndrome and related disorders
• Feb: Mend A Broken Heart Month – give children separated from all they know something to hold on to – provide comfort and hope to abused and neglected children
• Feb: Parent Leadership Month – recognize, honor and celebrate parents for their vital leadership roles in their homes and communities
• Feb: Pet Dental Health Month – pets need dental care too
• Feb: Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month – think globally – build for the future – take action on your ideas and dreams
• Feb: Relationship Wellness Month – recapture the spark and zeal of personal relationships – get close, communicate, laugh, love and live
• Feb: Senior Independence Month – helping seniors live independently
• Feb: Time Management Month – prioritize and plan
• Feb: Wise Health Care Consumer Month – take care of your health
• Feb: Youth Leadership Month – encourage youth to take on leadership roles
• Mar: American Red Cross Month
• Mar: Caffeine Awareness Month – reduce dependency on caffeine
• Mar: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month
• Mar: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
• Mar: Ethics Awareness Month – use good values to guide your behavior
• Mar: Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month – encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
• Mar: Expect Success Month – expect success, then work like there is no other option
• Mar: Eye Donor Month
• Mar: Ideas Month
• Mar: Irish-American Heritage Month
• Mar: Kidney Month – get regular checkups including blood pressure, blood sugar, urine protein and kidney function
• Mar: Listening Awareness Month – listen effectively
• Mar: March Into Literacy Month – celebrates love of reading among children – literacy is a fundamental skill for success
• Mar: Mirth Month – encourage more mirthful moments
• Mar: Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month
• Mar: Music in our Schools Month – encourage music education in schools
• Mar: Nutrition Month – it’s simple to eat healthfully – also see eatright.org
• Mar: Optimism Month
• Mar: Poison Prevention Awareness Month
• Mar: Save Your Vision Month – get an eye exam
• Mar: Social Work Month – serve vulnerable populations
• Mar: Spiritual Wellness Month – build character, do anonymous kind deeds, make molehills out of mountains, volunteer and be honest
• Mar: Women’s History Month – also see National Women’s History Project
• Mar: Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month – prevent blindness
• Apr: African-American Women’s Fitness Month
• Apr: Alcohol Awareness Month – prevent underage drinking
• Apr: Autism Awareness Month – learn the signs of autism – early treatment helps the outcome for those with autism
• Apr: Cancer Control Month
• Apr: Car Care Month – properly maintain your vehicle
• Apr: Card and Letter Writing Month – Apr 1 to May 10
• Apr: Celebrate Diversity Month
• Apr: Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Apr: Couple Appreciation Month
• Apr: DNA, Genomics and Stem Cell Education and Awareness Month
• Apr: Donate Life Month
• Apr: Earth Month – Saving the Earth
• Apr: Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
• Apr: Habitat Awareness Month – help protect nature’s ecosystems
• Apr: Humor Month
• Apr: Informed Woman Month
• Apr: Jazz Appreciation Month
• Apr: Kite Month – Mar 28 to May 3
• Apr: Knuckles Down Month – play marbles
• Apr: Military Child Month
• Apr: Occupational Therapy Month
• Apr: Parkinson Awareness Month
• Apr: Pet First Aid Awareness Month – learn first aid, CPR and care for your pet(s)
• Apr: Pharmacists’ War on Diabetes Month
• Apr: Physical Wellness Month
• Apr: Poetry Month
• Apr: Prevent Lyme in Dogs Month
• Apr: Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
• Apr: Rosacea Awareness Month
• Apr: School Library Media Month
• Apr: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month – every two and a half minutes, somewhere in the U.S., another person is sexually assaulted
• Apr: Sexually-Transmitted Diseases Education and Awareness Month
• Apr: Stress Awareness Month
• Apr: Testicular Cancer Awareness Month – do monthly self exams, especially if you’re a man aged 15-34
• Apr: Volunteer Month
• Apr: Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
• Apr: Young Child Month
• Apr: Workplace Conflict Awareness Month deal with, and manage, conflict
• Apr: Youth Sports Safety Month
• May: Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
• May: Arthritis Month – there are more than 100 forms of arthritis and related diseases
• May: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
• May: Awareness of Medical Orphans Month – spotlights rare disorders and diseases
• May: Better Hearing and Speech Month – help is available to those with hearing or speech problems
• May: Bike Month – set a good example for reducing pollution, saving energy, exercising, etc.
• May: Creative Beginnings Month – tap your full potential
• May: Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month – this chronic muscle pain syndrome affects more than 10 million American women
• May: Get Caught Reading Month – remember the joy of reading
• May: Healthy Vision Month – preventative eye care can help prevent blindness
• May: Hepatitis Awareness Month – promote prevention
• May: Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month – an hereditary, degenerative brain disorder which slowly reduces one’s ability to walk, think, talk and reason
• May: Jewish American Heritage Month
• May: Meditation Month – achieve some inner peace
• May: Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month examine your skin for skin cancer – also see AAD.org
• May: Mental Health Month
• May: Military Appreciation Month – honor American military personnel
• May: Motorcycle Safety Month – take a motorcycle safety course
• May: Older Americans Month
• May: Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month – osteoporosis is not a natural part of aging and can be prevented
• May: Peace Officers Memorial Month – remember the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect you
• May: Personal History Month – preserve your life stories
• May: Physical Fitness and Sports Month – be active
• May: REACT Month – Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team – volunteers receive emergency calls and relay them to authorities
• May: Revise Your Work Schedule Month – consider flextime, telecommuting, job sharing and/or compressed work weeks to improve your life, save gas, etc.
• May: Smile Month – a good smile is an important social asset
• May: Strike Out Strokes Month
• May: Stroke Awareness Month
• May: Teen Self-Esteem Month – help teens understand that their power and sense of self comes from within
• May: Tennis Month
• May: Ultraviolet Awareness Month – protect your eyes from UV dangers by wearing appropriate sunglasses
• May: Women’s Health Month – focus on heart disease, cancer, arthritis, osteoporsis, bone fractures, depression and alcoholism
• May: Young Achievers/Leaders of Tomorrow Month – recognize and encourage positive achievement, behavior, leadership and service
• Jun: Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month – make pet adoption your first option
• Jun: Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Awareness Month – associated with recurrent clotting events (thrombosis) including premature stroke
• Jun: Aphasia Awareness Month – over 1 million Americans have acquired aphasia, a language-processing disorder which impairs a person’s ability to speak or understand language
• Jun: Cancer from the Sun Month – be aware of the danger of too much sun
• Jun: Child Vision Awareness Month – school-aged children should have an eye exam by an eye doctor and children with learning disabilities should have a developmental vision exam to rule out vision problems
• Jun: Children’s Awareness Month – celebrate children
• Jun: Dairy Alternatives Month – consider reducing dairy products in your diet and explore alternative foods made from beans, nuts & grains
• Jun: Fireworks Safety Month
• Jun: Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
• Jun: Great Outdoors Month
• Jun: Pharmacists Declare War on Alcoholism Month – be aware of the stereotypes which keep millions from receiving proper treatment
• Jun: Rebuild Your Life Month – adults who were neglected or abused as children can learn to heal their lives by helping others
• Jun: Rivers Month
• Jun: Safety Month – be safer in your home, community & workplace, and, on the road
• Jun: Sports America Kids Month – embrace physical fitness, healthy thinking and teamwork through sports
• Jun: Student Safety Month – while celebrating graduation, make sound decisions including not drinking and driving
• Jun: Vision Research Month
• Jul: Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
• Jul: Bioterrorism / Disaster Education & Awareness Month
• Jul: Hemochromatosis Awareness Month – also known as genetic iron poisoning – most common genetic disease in the U.S. – also see irondisorders.org
• Jul: Make A Difference to Children Month
• Jul: Herbal / Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
• Jul: Recreation and Parks Month
• Jul: Sandwich Generation Month – recognize adults who care for their children as well as their own aging parents
• Jul: Smart Irrigation Month – most homeowners overwater their lawns by 30% which wastes water and washes nutrients away
• Aug: Cataract Awareness Month – cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world
• Aug: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month – learn to prevent eye injuries and to recognize signs of possible eye problems
• Aug: Children’s Vision and Learning Month – an estimated one out of four children has an undiagnosed vision problem which affects the ability to read and learn
• Aug: Happiness Happens Month – express happiness and discourage parade-raining
• Aug: Immunization Awareness Month – immunization is critical for maintaining health and preventing life-threatening diseases
• Aug: Inventors’ Month
• Aug: Win With Civility Month – do the right thing
• Aug: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
• Sep: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month – recovery is possible
• Sep: Animal Remembrance Month
• Sep: Atrial Fibrillation Month – the most common irregular heartbeat
• Sep: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month – some treatments seem to reduce adverse consequences
• Sep: Backpack Safety Month – take care in choosing, packing, lifting and carrying backpacks
• Sep: Children’s Good Manners Month – treat others with respect and kindness
• Sep: College Savings Month – explore tax-advantaged savings options
• Sep: Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month – learn about detecting and preventing
• Sep: Library Card Sign-up Month – get it and use it
• Sep: One-on-One Month – get to know family members, friends and/or co-workers better by meeting one on one
• Sep: Organic Harvest Month
• Sep: Osteopathic Medicine Month
• Sep: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
• Sep: Pediatric Cancer Month – number one cause of death by disease in children
• Sep: Pediculosis Prevention Month – prevention and treatment of head lice
• Sep: Preparedness Month – prepare for emergencies in the home, workplace, school & community
• Sep: Sickle Cell Awareness Month
• Sep: Skin Care Awareness Month – e.g., protect against the dangers of the sun
• Sep: Sports and Home Eye Safety Month
• Sep 15 – Oct 15: Hispanic Heritage Month
• Oct: Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month – Dogs
• Oct: Animal Safety & Protection Month – protect & care for domestic & wild animals, and, help people stay safe around animals
• Oct: Breast Cancer Awareness Month – get screened – Breast Cancer
• Oct: Crime Prevention Month – work in your family, neighborhood and/or community to drive violence & drugs from our world – Community
• Oct: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – help end violence against women and their children
• Oct: Health Literacy Month – promote understandable health information
• Oct: Vegetarian Month – recognize and celebrate the ethical, environmental, economic, health & humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle
• Nov: Adoption Month
• Nov: AIDS Awareness Month
• Nov: Alzheimer’s Disease Month – support patients, their families and their caregivers
• Nov: American Indian Heritage Month
• Nov: Animal Shelter Appreciation Month – support your local animal shelter
• Nov: Aviation History Month – anniversary of aeronautical experiments in 1782 in France involving filling paper and fabric bags with smoke and hot air
• Nov: Diabetes Month – understand the seriousness of diabetes
• Nov: Diabetic Eye Disease Month – affects approx. 5.3 million Americans
• Nov: Epilepsy Awareness Month – a serious and chronic condition for which there is no cure
• Nov: Family Caregivers Month
• Nov: Long-Term Care Awareness Month – be aware of the importance of planning for long-term care
• Nov: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
• Nov: Month of the Military Family
• Nov: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
• Nov: Prematurity Awareness Month – one in eight babies in the U.S. is born prematurely, often without warning or any known cause
• Nov: Scholarship Month
• Nov: Vegan Month – for ethical, health and environment reasons, avoid eating or using animal products
• Dec: AIDS Awareness Month
• Dec: Colorectal Cancer Education and Awareness Month
• Dec: Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month – also see USA.gov
• Dec: Universal Human Rights Month
• Dec: Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month
• Dec: Safe Toys and Gifts Month – Shopping
• Dec: Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
• Jan: Be On-Purpose Month – take charge of your life – set goals – don’t just go with the flow
• Jan: Birth Defects Prevention Month – this year’s focus: diabetes and the importance of maintaining glucose levels for optimum fetal outcome and reduced pregnancy complications
• Jan: Blood Donor Month – blood is typically in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness
• Jan: Cervical Health Awareness Month – cervical cancer is nearly 100% curable if detected early – women should get regular pap tests
• Jan: Clean Up Your Computer Month
• Jan: Creativity Month – refocus your attention to creatively improve your business and personal activities
• Jan: Family Fit Lifestyle Month – plan some healthy family activities
• Jan: Financial Wellness Month – average student who graduates from high school lacks basic skills in the management of personal financial affairs
• Jan: Get Organized Month – start with one small area
• Jan: Glaucoma Awareness Month – get a comprehensive eye examination
• Jan: Lose Weight, Feel Great Month – Dieting
• Jan: Mentoring Month – help assure brighter futures for our young people
• Jan: Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month – avoid potentially hazardous situations and be prepared to defend yourself if attacked
• Jan: Poison Prevention Awareness Month – keep poisonous items out of sight and out of reach of children – if you suspect poisoning, call 911 or 1-800-222-1222 (poison center)
• Jan: Poverty in America Awareness Month – give to those who need it most
• Jan: Radon Action Month – radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 20,000 Americans each year – get your home tested
• Jan: Skating Month – learn to ice skate – Ice Skating
• Jan: Thank You Month – say “thank you” often
• Jan: Thyroid Awareness Month – your thyroid gland is extremely important to your overall well-being – get your hormone levels checked
• Jan: Wayfinding Month – celebrate the spatial and environmental information systems that help you find your way