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There are so many great events in history that it can be hard to keep them all straight!

In this discussion thread, I will post about historic events and celebrations coming up on the calendar.

To find the event closest to today's date, click "Next" to the upper right of this thread when the posts are longer than one page.

The ideas from this thread come from Planning to Change the World. It's a unique lesson plan book for social justice teachers with more than blank pages- it finds interesting historic events and gives teachers information and links to incorporate the information into instruction. To buy this year's 2008-2009 edition, click here. Be sure to check back often!

Monday, October 6:

World Teacher's Day: Created by the United Nations, it is celebrated in more than 100 countries.

Friday, October 17th:

10th Anniversary of demonstrations at Hike store in Oregon to protest inhumane working conditions.