Patriot Day is held each September 11 to honor the people who were killed in the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. US government buildings throughout the world fly the American flag at half-staff on this day, as do many private homes and establishments. Although schools, government offices, and businesses typically remain open on Patriot Day, communities throughout the country hold remembrances and events to honor the 2,977 people who died.
Patriot Day
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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World Meerkat Day
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Cetacean Saturday
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National Frog Month
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Nighttime view over the Gulf Coast
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Cape Town at dusk
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Grand Canyon National Park turns 105
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Congratulations, 2019 Nobel Prize laureates!
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Computer Science Education Week
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National Gardening Week
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Burrowing owls
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Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming
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