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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260510T042655 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River\, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries\, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil's most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida\, one of the largest churches in the world\, to pay tribute. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTSTAMP:20260510T042655 CREATED:20250911T051535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T051535Z UID:10000525-1763337600-1763423999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Freedom and Democracy Day (Slovakia) DESCRIPTION:Freedom and Democracy Day in Slovakia commemorates both the 1939 student protests against Nazi occupation and the 1989 student-led Velvet Revolution\, symbolizing the nation's ongoing commitment to freedom\, democracy\, and civic courage. \nWhen is Freedom and Democracy Day?\nFreedom and Democracy Day in Slovakia is celebrated every year on November 17. \nThe following is the list of Freedom and Democracy Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2022Thursday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2023Friday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2024Sunday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2025Monday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2028Friday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2029Saturday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2030Sunday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2031Monday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2033Thursday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2034Friday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2035Saturday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2036Monday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2039Thursday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2040Saturday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2041Sunday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2042Monday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2044Thursday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2045Friday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2046Saturday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2047Sunday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Freedom and Democracy Day?\nOn November 17\, 1939\, Nazi forces in occupied Czechoslovakia cracked down on student protests in Prague. These demonstrations had been sparked by resistance to the German occupation and the killing of student Jan Opletal. \nIn retaliation\, the Nazis executed nine student leaders\, arrested and sent over 1\,200 students to concentration camps\, and closed all Czech universities and colleges. This brutal event led to November 17 being recognized internationally as International Students' Day\, honoring student bravery against tyranny. \nFifty years later\, on November 17\, 1989\, a peaceful student march in Prague commemorating the 1939 events became the spark for a broader uprising. The communist police (SNB) violently suppressed the demonstration\, injuring many students. \nInstead of silencing the people\, the crackdown ignited mass protests that spread across Czechoslovakia. Within weeks\, these demonstrations led to the fall of the communist regime\, in what became known as the Velvet Revolution. \nThis marked the beginning of a transition to democracy\, freedom of speech\, and human rights. \nAfter 1989\, both the Czech Republic and Slovakia declared November 17 as a public holiday. \nIn Slovakia\, it is officially called Freedom and Democracy Day (Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu). It commemorates both the student sacrifices of 1939 and the peaceful protests of 1989\, connecting the struggles against fascism and communism. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/freedom-and-democracy-day-slovakia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Freedom-and-Democracy-Day-Slovakia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTSTAMP:20260510T042655 CREATED:20251006T174410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T174410Z UID:10000669-1763337600-1763423999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Revolution Day (Mexico) DESCRIPTION:Revolution Day in Mexico is to commemorate the start of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. This major social and political uprising began when Francisco I. Madero called for an end to the long dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. The revolution brought significant reforms in land ownership\, labor rights\, and education\, shaping modern Mexico. The day honors the revolution's heroes and Mexico's ongoing pursuit of justice\, democracy and equality. \nWhen is Revolution Day?\nRevolution Day in Mexico is celebrated on November 20 every year. \nThe following is the list of Revolution Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2020Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2021Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 21\, 2022Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 20\, 2023Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 18\, 2024Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 17\, 2025Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2026Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2027Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 20\, 2028Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 19\, 2029Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 18\, 2030Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 17\, 2031Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2032Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 21\, 2033Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 20\, 2034Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 19\, 2035Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 17\, 2036Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2037Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2038Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 21\, 2039Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 19\, 2040Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 18\, 2041Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 17\, 2042Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2043Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 21\, 2044Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 20\, 2045Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 19\, 2046Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 18\, 2047Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2048Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Revolution Day?\nThe Mexican Revolution emerged from deep social and political discontent under the 35-year rule of President Porfirio Díaz\, known as the Porfiriato. Although Díaz brought economic modernization\, railways\, and foreign investment\, his policies heavily favored landowners and elites\, leaving peasants and workers impoverished. \nLand concentration became extreme\, by 1910\, less than 1% of the population owned nearly all arable land\, while rural communities lost their ancestral property. Díaz's repeated re-elections and suppression of opposition eroded democracy\, creating the conditions for a national uprising. \nThe revolution began on November 20\, 1910\, when Francisco I. Madero\, a wealthy reformer and advocate for democracy\, issued the Plan of San Luis Potosí from exile in Texas. In this document\, Madero declared the 1910 presidential election fraudulent\, called for the overthrow of Díaz\, and set November 20 as the date for a national uprising. \nThe call ignited a wave of revolts across Mexico\, especially in the north and south. By May 1911\, Díaz was forced to resign and went into exile in France\, marking the fall of his regime. \nThough Madero became president in 1911\, internal divisions quickly fractured the movement. Revolutionary leaders emerged with differing visions for Mexico's future. In 1913\, Madero was betrayed and assassinated during a coup led by General Victoriano Huerta\, plunging the nation into renewed conflict. Carranza's Constitutionalist Army ultimately triumphed\, and Huerta fled in 1914. \nThe revolution culminated in the Constitution of 1917\, drafted under Carranza's leadership in Querétaro. These principles continue to form the foundation of modern Mexican law and social policy. \nRevolution Day was officially established as a national holiday in 1928\, to commemorate the beginning of the uprising on November 20\, 1910. The day honors the heroes and ideals of the revolution. It became a symbol of Mexico's rebirth as a modern nation committed to social reform. \nToday\, Revolution Day stands as one of Mexico's most significant national holidays. It reminds Mexicans that their nation was built on the courage of those who fought for liberty\, dignity\, and reform. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/revolution-day-mexico/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Revolution-Day-Mexico.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR