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March 15, 2029

The Allergies That Begin Day leads today's complete edition for United States.

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Official observances, world days, local context, and everyday celebrations for people who need something worth reading, sharing, or talking about today.

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Top-down view of hands serving roasted meat from a pot on a dining table.
Regional/Cultural Day

The First Barbecue of the Year Day

The grill is cleaned. The propane is checked. The burgers cook. You eat.

Stylish woman in a casino setting, playing roulette with stacks of chips.
Regional/Cultural Day

Ice-Out Betting Season

In northern New England, residents place friendly wagers on when a frozen lake will completely thaw. The tradition is most famous on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, where ice-out has been recorded since 1887. The earliest ice-out was March 23, 2012. The latest was May 12, 1888. The AHA! moment: the ice-out is not just a bet. It is the official start of spring in a state where winter can last six months.

Traditional Evzone guards in ceremonial attire at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens.
Regional/Cultural Day

Ides of March

In Rome, this was the day Julius Caesar was assassinated. In America, this is the day that high school English teachers make their students read the Caesar assassination scene from Shakespeare. Students in the back row stage-whisper "Et tu, Brute?" with maximum drama. The Ides of March is also a reminder that tax day is one month away.

Aerial view of Hancock, NH showcasing fall foliage, a church, and a tranquil lake.
Regional/Cultural Day

Town Meeting Season

In Vermont and New Hampshire, citizens still gather in person to vote directly on budgets, roads, and local matters. The town meeting is democracy in its original form: face to face, in a room, with raised hands. The AHA! moment: in a town meeting, you cannot hide behind a screen. You have to stand up and say what you think, in front of your neighbors, who know where you live.