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Image for Fintastic Friday: Giving Sharks a Voice

Fintastic Friday: Giving Sharks a Voice

Also known as Fintastic Friday: Giving Sharks, Skates, and Rays a Voice

Observed the second Friday in May

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International Awareness Day

Also known as International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases

Observed annually on May 12th

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International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day

Also known as International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Awareness Day

Observed annually on May 12th

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International Nurses Day

Also known as IND

Observed annually on May 12th

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Limerick Day

Observed annually on May 12th

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Also known as Military Spouses Day

Observed the Friday before Mother's Day

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National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Observed annually on May 12th

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National Nutty Fudge Day

Observed annually on May 12th

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National Odometer Day

Also known as Odometer Day

Observed annually on May 12th

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National Public Gardens Day

Observed the Friday before Mother's Day

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One Day Without Shoes

Observed on May 12th

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Provider Appreciation Day

Also known as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

Observed the Friday before Mother's Day

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Shades Day

Observed the closest Friday to May 15th

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On This Day in History

Things that happened on this day in years past

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Multi-day Events Continuing on Friday, May 12th, 2017

Teacher Appreciation WeekObserved for 5 days starting Monday of the first full week in MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Be Kind to Animals WeekObserved the first full week of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Children's Mental Health Awareness WeekObserved the first full week of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Herb WeekObserved the week before Mother's DayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Nurses WeekObserved annually for 7 days starting on May 6thFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Pet WeekObserved the first full week of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Public Service Recognition WeekObserved the first full week of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
UN Global Road Safety WeekObserved for 7 days starting on May 8thFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
American Wetlands MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Asian/Pacific American Heritage MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Be Kind to Animals MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Better Hearing & Speech MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Better Sleep MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Breathe Easy MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Deck Safety MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Food Allergy Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Fungal Infection Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Garden for Wildlife MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Get Caught Reading MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Gifts From the Garden MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Global Employee Health & Fitness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Global Youth Traffic Safety MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Haitian Heritage MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Heal the Children MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Healthy Vision MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Hepatitis Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Huntington's Disease Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
International Drum MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
International Mediterranean Diet MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
International Respect for Chickens MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
International Victorious Woman MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Internet and E-commerce Services MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Jewish American Heritage MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Labor History MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Latino Books MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Lupus Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Lyme Disease Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
MCS Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Mental Health MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Motorcycle Safety MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Mystery MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Arthritis Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Asparagus MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Barbecue MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Beef MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Bike MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Celiac Disease Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Chip Your Pet MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Chocolate Custard MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Date Your Mate MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Duckling MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Egg MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Foster Care MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Gazpacho Aficionado MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Guy Pride MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Hamburger MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National High Blood Pressure Education MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Home Improvement MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Home Remodeling MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Loaded Potato MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Meditation MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Military Appreciation MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Moving MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Pet MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Photography MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Physical Fitness and Sports MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Prom Graduation Safety MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Read to Your Baby Bump MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Recommitment MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Salad MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Salsa MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National SAN Architect MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Sight-Saving MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Strawberry MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Stroke Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Teen Self-Esteem MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
National Vinegar MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Older Americans MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Posture MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
REACT MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Small Business MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Spiritual Literacy MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Steelmark MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Strike Out Strokes MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Syringomyelia Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Worldwide Home Schooling Awareness MonthObserved the month of MayFacebook Twitter Email Copy Link
International Year of Sustainable Tourism for DevelopmentObserved the year 2017Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Decade of Action for Road SafetyObserved January 1st, 2011 through December 31st, 2020Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
International Decade for the Eradication of ColonialismObserved January 1st, 2011 through December 31st, 2020Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
United Nations Decade for the Eradication of PovertyObserved January 1st, 2008 through December 31st, 2017Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Industrial Development Decade for AfricaObserved January 1st, 2016 through December 31st, 2025Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
International Decade for People of African DescentObserved January 1st, 2015 through December 31st, 2024Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
United Nations Decade of Action on NutritionObserved January 1st, 2016 through December 31st, 2025Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
United Nations Decade on BiodiversityObserved January 1st, 2011 through December 31st, 2020Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against DesertificationObserved January 1st, 2010 through December 31st, 2020Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy for AllObserved January 1st, 2014 through December 31st, 2024Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link

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