BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes 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:20260422T064348 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:20260228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260422T064349 CREATED:20250717T172814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T041335Z UID:10000409-1772236800-1772323199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Peace Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Peace Memorial Day (和平紀念日) is a national public holiday in Taiwan\, and it commemorates the February 28 Incident (二二八事件) of 1947\, a pivotal and tragic event in Taiwanese history that led to decades of authoritarian rule and shaped the island's modern identity. \nWhen is Peace Memorial Day?\nPeace Memorial Day is observed every year on February 28. \nThe following is the list of Peace Memorial Day from 2020 to 2039. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2020Friday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2021Sunday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2022Monday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2025Friday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2026Saturday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2027Sunday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2028Monday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2030Thursday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2031Friday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2032Saturday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2033Monday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2036Thursday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2037Saturday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2038Sunday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2039Monday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2041Thursday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2042Friday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2043Saturday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2044Sunday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2047Thursday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2048Friday \n \n Peace Memorial DayFeb 28\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Peace Memorial Day?\nAfter World War II\, Taiwan was handed over from Japan to the Republic of China (ROC) in 1945. Under the new administration led by Chiang Kai-shek's Kuomintang (KMT) government\, tensions quickly escalated between the local Taiwanese population and mainland Chinese authorities due to corruption\, repression and cultural tensions. \nOn February 27\, 1947\, a confrontation between officials and a cigarette vendor in Taipei turned violent. The following day\, February 28\, large-scale protests and riots erupted across Taiwan. \nThe ROC government responded with military force\, leading to a brutal crackdown that resulted in the deaths of an estimated 10\,000 to 30\,000 civilians and the arrest of thousands more. This marked the beginning of a period of authoritarian rule known as the White Terror\, during which political dissent was harshly suppressed. \nFor decades\, the 228 Incident was a taboo topic in public discourse. In the 1990s\, during Taiwan's democratization\, calls for truth and reconciliation gained momentum. \nIn 1995\, then-President Lee Teng-hui-the first Taiwan-born president\, formally apologized for the government's role in the 228 Incident. The same year\, the February 28 Incident Memorial Foundation was established to support survivors and victims' families. \nIn 1997\, the Legislative Yuan (Taiwan's parliament) officially declared February 28 a national holiday "Peace Memorial Day" to honor the victims and promote healing and democracy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/peace-memorial-day/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Peace-Memorial-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260422T064349 CREATED:20250824T022618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T022618Z UID:10000459-1772236800-1772323199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Andalusia Day DESCRIPTION:Andalusia Day marks the anniversary of the 1980 autonomy referendum\, when Andalusians voted for their region to become an autonomous community within Spain. \nWhen is Andalusia Day?\nAndalusia Day is celebrated on February 28\, 2024 each year. \nThe following is the list of Andalusia Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2020Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2021Sunday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2022Monday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2025Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2026Saturday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2027Sunday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2028Monday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2030Thursday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2031Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2032Saturday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2033Monday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2036Thursday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2037Saturday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2038Sunday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2039Monday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2041Thursday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2042Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2043Saturday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2044Sunday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2047Thursday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2048Friday \n \n Andalusia DayFeb 28\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Andalusia Day?\nAfter the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975\, Spain began its transition to democracy. The 1978 Spanish Constitution recognized the right of the country's regions and nationalities to self-government within a unified state. This opened the path for regions like Andalusia\, with its strong cultural identity\, to pursue autonomy. \nAndalusia had long sought recognition as a "historical nationality"\, with its own distinct traditions\, language traits\, and social conditions. Andalusians\, however\, were not initially granted the same fast-track autonomy process as regions like Catalonia or the Basque Country\, which caused frustration. \nMassive demonstrations took place on 4 December 1977\, with millions of people across Andalusia demanding autonomy. Tragically\, in Málaga\, a young man named Manuel José García Caparrós was killed during the protests\, becoming a symbol of the movement. \nOn February 28\, 1980\, Andalusia held a referendum on autonomy. Voters were asked whether Andalusia should become an autonomous community under Article 151 of the Constitution\, which allowed the highest level of self-government. A majority of Andalusians voted "Yes" to autonomy\, though turnout varied by province. \nThe Statute of Autonomy of Andalusia was formally approved in 1981\, granting the region broad powers over education\, health\, culture\, agriculture\, and infrastructure. \nTo commemorate this milestone\, February 28 was declared Andalusia Day\, marking the date of the referendum that changed the region's status. It became a public holiday to honor the people's democratic choice and Andalusia's cultural and political identity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/andalusia-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Andalusia-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR