BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008 DTSTAMP:20260509T064438 CREATED:20250129T061727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T190651Z UID:10000217-1759276800-1759881599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:National Day in China DESCRIPTION:China's National Day is to commemorate the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) on October 1\, 1949. It is one of the most significant national holidays in China. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is National Day?\nThe History of National Day\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about Mao Zedong\n\nWhen is National Day?\nChina's National Day (国庆节) is celebrated on October 1st every year. \nThe following is the list of China's National Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2020Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2021Friday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2022Saturday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2023Sunday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2024Tuesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2025Wednesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2026Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2027Friday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2028Sunday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2029Monday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2030Tuesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2031Wednesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2032Friday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2033Saturday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2034Sunday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2035Monday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2036Wednesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2037Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2038Friday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2039Saturday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2040Monday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2041Tuesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2042Wednesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2043Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2044Saturday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2045Sunday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2046Monday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2047Tuesday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2048Thursday \n \n National DayOctober 01\, 2049Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of China's National Day\nAfter years of internal conflict between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT)\, the CPC\, led by Mao Zedong (毛泽东)\, emerged victorious. The KMT\, led by Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石)\, retreated to Taiwan in 1949. \nOn October 1\, 1949\, Chairman Mao Zedong stood on Tiananmen Gate (天安门) in Beijing and declared the official establishment of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国). \nOn December 2\, 1949\, the Chinese Central Government officially designated October 1st as National Day. In 1950\, the first National Day parade and public celebrations were held in Beijing. \nIn early years (1950–1959)\, National Day was a highly political event\, promoting Communist ideals. The government organized mass parades and public rallies. \nDuring Mao's Cultural Revolution (1966–1976)\, National Day celebrations became simpler and more ideological. The focus was on political loyalty and revolutionary propaganda rather than grand celebrations. \nAfter Deng Xiaoping launched China's economic reforms in 1978\, National Day celebrations became more focused on economic achievements and modernization. In 1984\, the government held its first large-scale military parade since 1959. \nIn 1999\, the government introduced the National Day Golden Week (国庆黄金周)\, a seven-day holiday to boost tourism and economic activity. National Day became one of China's longest public holidays\, encouraging domestic travel\, shopping\, and celebrations. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nFlag-raising ceremony held at sunrise at Tiananmen Square\, Beijing. Thousands of people gather to watch the national flag being raised by People's Liberation Army (PLA) honor guards. This is one of the most solemn and patriotic moments of the day. \nA massive military parade is held in Beijing's Tiananmen Square every 5 or 10 years (e.g.\, 1999\, 2009\, 2019). Government leaders\, including the President of China\, oversee the parade and give a speech. Spectacular fireworks displays take place in major cities. \nNational Day is part of China's Golden Week (October 1-7)\, a seven-day public holiday. Millions of people travel across the country or visit family\, and it is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. \nStreets and buildings are decorated with Chinese national flags. Tiananmen Square and major landmarks display large floral arrangements with patriotic themes. \nMany businesses offer major discounts\, similar to Black Friday in the United States. Hong Kong and Macau also celebrate China's National Day. \nMore about Mao Zedong\nMao Zedong (1893–1976) was the founding leader of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and served as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China (CPC) from 1943 until his death in 1976. He was a revolutionary and political leader who shaped modern China through his ideology and policies. \nHe was born on December 26\, 1893\, in Shaoshan\, Hunan Province\, China. Raised in a peasant family but received an education. \nIn 1919\, he moved to Beijing and Shanghai\, working at Peking University and engaging in communist activities. In 1921\, he co-founded the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Shanghai. In 1927\, he led the Autumn Harvest Uprising but the uprising failed\, which resulted in the CPC retreating to rural areas. \nIn 1934\, after CPC defeats by the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang\, KMT)\, Mao led the Red Army on a 9\,000 km retreat known as The Long March\, and gained supreme leadership of the CPC during this time. \nIn 1949\, Mao's forces defeated the KMT\, leading to the KMT's retreat to Taiwan. \nOn October 1\, 1949\, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the PRC at Tiananmen Square\, Beijing\, and he became the first Chairman of the PRC. \nIn 1976\, Mao died on September 9\, 1976\, in Beijing. After his death\, China began economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping\, moving away from Maoist policies. \nMao Zedong was a complex and controversial figure\, shaping modern China's identity through revolution. While he is credited with founding the PRC and unifying China\, his policies also led to economic failures and human suffering. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/national-day-in-china/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/National-Day-in-China.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTSTAMP:20260509T064438 CREATED:20250907T004920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T021023Z UID:10000496-1759449600-1759535999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Foundation Day (South Korea) DESCRIPTION:Foundation Day commemorates the legendary founding of Gojoseon by Dangun in 2333 BCE. Revived by Korean nationalists during Japanese rule and made a national holiday in 1949\, it remains a day of pride\, unity\, and remembrance of Korea's ancient origins. \nWhen is Foundation Day?\nFoundation Day in South Korea is celebrated on October 3 each year. \nThe following is the list of Foundation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2020Saturday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2021Sunday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2022Monday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2024Thursday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2025Friday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2026Saturday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2027Sunday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2030Thursday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2031Friday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2032Sunday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2033Monday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2036Friday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2037Saturday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2038Sunday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2039Monday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2041Thursday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2042Friday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2043Saturday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2044Monday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2047Thursday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2048Saturday \n \n Foundation DayOct 03\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Foundation Day?\nAccording to legend\, Dangun Wanggeom (단군왕검)\, the grandson of heaven\, founded the first Korean kingdom\, Gojoseon\, in 2333 BCE. The myth begins with Hwanin (a heavenly god) sending his son Hwanung to earth. \nA bear and a tiger wished to become human. Hwanung told them to stay in a cave\, eating only garlic and mugwort for 100 days. The tiger gave up\, but the bear succeeded and became a woman. She later bore a son\, Dangun\, who founded Gojoseon. The story symbolizes the divine origin of the Korean people and their harmony with heaven\, earth\, and nature. \nGojoseon's foundation was remembered in Korean folklore as the nation's beginning from the ancient Times. \nIn the early 20th century\, the Daejonggyo nationalist religious movement\, devoted to Dangun\, promoted October 3 as the founding day of Korea\, calling it Gaecheonjeol ("the day heaven opened"). \nIn 1909\, under Japanese colonial rule\, Korean nationalists emphasized the holiday to strengthen identity and resist assimilation. \nIn 1945 (Post-liberation)\, after independence from Japan\, October 3 was revived as a cultural and patriotic celebration. \nIn 1949\, the South Korean government officially designated October 3 as National Foundation Day\, honoring both Korea's mythical beginnings and its long historical continuity. \nToday\, Foundation Day is held annually\, often in Seoul\, with government officials and citizens commemorating Dangun's legacy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/foundation-day-south-korea/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Foundation-Day-South-Korea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTSTAMP:20260509T064438 CREATED:20250926T032307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T032400Z UID:10000595-1759449600-1759535999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:German Unity Day DESCRIPTION:German Unity Day commemorates the reunification of Germany in 1990\, when the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) officially joined the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). \nWhen is German Unity Day?\nGerman Unity Day is celebrated every year on October 3. \nThe following is the list of German Unity Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2020Saturday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2021Sunday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2022Monday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2023Tuesday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2024Thursday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2025Friday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2026Saturday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2027Sunday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2028Tuesday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2029Wednesday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2030Thursday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2031Friday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2032Sunday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2033Monday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2034Tuesday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2035Wednesday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2036Friday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2037Saturday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2038Sunday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2039Monday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2040Wednesday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2041Thursday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2042Friday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2043Saturday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2044Monday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2045Tuesday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2046Wednesday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2047Thursday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2048Saturday \n \n German Unity DayOct 03\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of German Unity Day?\nAfter World War II (1945)\, Germany was divided into four occupation zones controlled by the Allies (U.S.\, U.K.\, France\, Soviet Union). \nIn 1949\, two German states were created: Federal Republic of Germany (FRG)\, known as West Germany\, and German Democratic Republic (GDR)\, known as East Germany. Berlin was also split into East Berlin (capital of GDR) and West Berlin (part of FRG). \nOn August 13\, 1961\, East Germany built the Berlin Wall to prevent citizens from fleeing to the West. For nearly 30 years\, Germany remained divided both physically and politically. The Wall became the most powerful symbol of the Cold War. \nOn November 9\, 1989\, amid protests\, reform movements\, and pressure from both East German citizens and international politics\, the Berlin Wall fell. This opened the border between East and West Germany and triggered the path to reunification. \nAfter negotiations between East and West German leaders\, as well as the Allied powers\, a treaty was signed to unite the two states. \nOn October 3\, 1990\, the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) officially joined the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). Berlin was restored as the capital. \nOctober 3 was chosen instead of November 9 (the date of the Berlin Wall's fall). November 9 had a double meaning in German history: while it marked the joyful fall of the Wall in 1989\, it was also the day of the Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938\, a tragic event in Nazi history. To avoid this conflict\, October 3 became the official Day of German Unity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/german-unity-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/German-Unity-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR