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6 things you didn't know about Labor Day

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Monday, September 1, 2014
The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. The parade consisted of around 10,000 workers.
Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day a holiday in 1887.
Seersucker suits were traditionally not worn after Labor Day, seeing how the clothing was typically associated with summer.
Europe's equivalent of Labor Day is called International Workers' Day, and it is held on May 1st.
Labor union leader Peter McGuire (seen above) is believed to be the person who came up with the idea for Labor Day.
Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894 after President Grover Cleveland signed a bill.
6 things you didn't know about Labor DayThe first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. The parade consisted of around 10,000 workers.
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Labor Day is commonly associated with barbecues, beach hangouts and just an overall enjoyment of that last morsel of Summer goodness. Often seen as the last unofficial day of Summer vacation and a precious three-day weekend in the working world, Labor Day is cherished by citizens of all shapes and sizes. Here are six things you didn't know about Labor Day.

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