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This page documents an English Wikipedia content guideline.

Editors should generally follow it, though exceptions may apply. Substantive edits to this page should reflect consensus. When in doubt, discuss first on the talk page.

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Inclue items which would have belonged in any theoretical almanac written in the prevailing years after the event, or in a nutshell:

Accomplishments in the arts and sciences as well as social milestones are particularly important.
The rise and fall of societies, and events relevant to that, matter.
Notable social movements, holidays, major disasters, and the births and deaths of persons who made a notable contribution to their society are also listed.

When compiling lists of events for inclusion in Wikipedia:WikiProject Days of the year articles, it is necessary to keep in mind that what's listed should be notable in that society and for some reasonable amount of time.

Standing the test of time

When adding current events to Wiki-calendar articles, they should meet notability standards for the foreseeable future. Something that is newsworthy is not necessarily noteworthy.

Births and deaths

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Only the births and deaths of people who made or are making a notable contribution to their society and are themselves subjects of biographic Wikipedia articles should be listed.

Holidays and observances

Holidays and observances, if notable enough for inclusion, should be the subject of a Wikipedia article (or in the case of religious feasts, mentioned in a linked article). These entries should also be limited to those events that occur on the same date annually and to observances that are currently celebrated (not the date it was once celebrated or will be celebrated).

What to do about excess items

Items that do not follow these criteria but are still factual and relevant can be moved to other timelines or portals, such as:

This offers an opportunity for the expansion of these sections as well.

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+Only the births and deaths of people who made or are making a notable contribution to their society and are ''themselves'' subjects of [[WP:BIO|biographic Wikipedia articles]] should be listed.
 ==Holidays and observances==