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The history of National Magic Day by Amelia Schaffer National Magic Day is observed in honor of escape artist Harry Houdini. It is held on the anniversary of his death on October 31, 1926. Originally called Houdini Day, it was first observed in 1927, and the name was changed to National Magic Day in 1... More> What to do before you join a sorority or fraternity by Antonio Martinez To join a sorority or fraternity can be a difficult decision anyone can make during their college careers. I must admit I had a hard time deciding what fraternity I wanted to join when I began college. It was not easy. But one thing is certain, and ... More>
	The purpose of National Magic Day by Shelly Barclay National Magic Day and National Magic Week have been celebrated around the world for roughly 70 years. The original purpose of National Magic Day was to honor the memory of a world renowned magician, the late Harry Houdini. That purpose has expanded... More> What is United Nations Day? by Megan Stoddard United Nations Day, observed on October 24th, is the birthday of the United Nations (UN). On that date in 1945 , the UN charter was adopted. Fifty-one countries joined the UN that year. As of this writing, in October 2010, that number has expanded t... More>
The history of National Magic Day by Emele Maisey National magic day is a world wide event celebrated on October 31st (the same day as Halloween) to honor the world renowned magician Harry Houdini. Although National Magic Day is recognized as a worldwide holiday it is more widely celebrated in the ... More> Should there be a parade for troops returning from overseas by L G Hoel Should the United States give the returning Iraq War troops a parade in a non-ending war? In the past, parades welcomed the troops home after the signing of an armistice, truce, or peace agreement ending the war. The U.S. now seems to be in a ... More>
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