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Just Because Day
August 27, 2013 in the World

On August 27, 2013 is Just Because Day. Why? Just because! It is believed that it was founded in 2005 as a chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Reason is the ability of the human mind to form and operate on concepts in abstraction, in an ordered and usually a goal-oriented manner. Often you do something because you have to, or you want to, or it’s expected of you. None of those applies today.

If you’ve ever wanted to act on a strange impulse but without any logical motivation to do so, normally you still don’t. But don’t let that stop you on Just Because Day! You could start with the first thing that comes to your mind. Maybe you think about buying something without a need, think about walking backwards or throwing spitballs on the floor. Just feel free to do this just because.

Where is Just Because Day?
Worldwide

Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
August 27, 2013 in Texas

Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is observed on August 27, 2013. Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is a legal state holiday in Texas. It falls every year on August 27, to mark the birthday of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson. After Johnson died in 1973, the Texas State Legislature created a legal state holiday to be observed every year on August 27 to honor the 36th president of the United States, one of their state’s native sons. The holiday is optional for state employees and state offices do not close.

Where is Lyndon Baines Johnson Day?
Nationwide,Texas