We are celebrating Santa Rosa De Lima Day on August 30. People all around the world annually observe the day on the same date. It is a day to celebrate the life of St. Rose of Lima. St. Rose was the first saint from the American continent. Her life is a perfect example of devotion, piety, humility, and sacrifice. She was born in Peru and is considered the patron saint of Peru, South America, gardeners, embroiders, and florists.
European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
The European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism, commemorated every August 23, is also known as Black Ribbon Day. The day is set aside to remember the victims of Stalinism posed by then Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) leader Joseph Stalin and those of Nazism posed by German dictator Adolf Hitler. August 23, 1939, was when the pact Molotov-Ribbentrop was signed. The agreement was between the Soviet Union and Germany. Shortly after it was signed, the Second World War began. The day is to remember the victims of the horrendous acts that occurred during those times.
National Surgical Oncologist Day
National Surgical Oncologist Day is observed on August 22 every year, a day to celebrate and honor the doctors dedicating their lives and expertise to making the world a healthier place. They play a significant part in helping many people stay around longer than nature may have intended. Surgical Oncologists are doctors who specialize in removing tumors and performing biopsies to diagnose cancer in patients. A surgical oncologist’s role in theater varies. Some specialize in more specific forms of cancer, however, they are all trained to actively engage with patients and manage cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.