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Religious events in history

On July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law passed by the 84th Congress declaring "IN GOD WE TRUST" as the national motto of the United States.

The phrase first appeared on one-cent and two-cent pieces in 1864 after the passing of the Coinage Act of 1864. The phrase continued to be inscribed and printed on U.S. currency into the Cold War era. During that time, the U.S. government was looking to distinguish itself from the state atheism practiced in the Soviet Union and a resolution was introduced to create the national motto.

The resolution passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate and was signed into law by President Eisenhower. On the same day, Eisenhower also signed into law a requirement that "IN GOD WE TRUST" be printed on all U.S. currency and coins.

Religion calendar

July 28: The Hajj (Islamic)

July 29: Tisha B'Av (Jewish)

July 30: Eid al-Adha (Islamic)

Aug. 1: Lughnasadh (Pagan and Wiccan)

Aug. 15: Feast of the Assumption (Roman Catholic)

Aug. 16: Paryushana (Jain)

Aug. 19: Islamic New Year (Islamic)

Sept. 1: Pitru Paksha (Hindu)

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Religion around the world

According to the CIA World Factbook, the religious makeup of Singapore is:

- Buddhist: 33.2%

- Christian: 18.8%

- Muslim: 14%

- Taoist: 10%

- Hindu: 5%

- Other: 0.6%

- None: 18.5%

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