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:20260423T030023 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:20260417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTSTAMP:20260423T030023 CREATED:20250718T200106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T033514Z UID:10000416-1776384000-1776470399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Independence Day Syria DESCRIPTION:Syria's Independence Day\, officially known as Evacuation Day\, commemorates the final withdrawal of French troops from Syrian soil on April 17\, 1946\, ending over 25 years of colonial rule under the French Mandate. It marks the moment when Syria achieved full sovereignty and is celebrated as the country's national day. \nWhen is Independence Day?\nIndependence Day in Syria is celebrated on April 17 every year. \nThe following is the list of Independence Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2020Friday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2021Saturday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2022Sunday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2023Monday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2025Thursday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2026Friday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2027Saturday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2028Monday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2031Thursday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2032Saturday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2033Sunday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2034Monday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2036Thursday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2037Friday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2038Saturday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2039Sunday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2042Thursday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2043Friday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2044Sunday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2045Monday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2048Friday \n \n Independence DayApr 17\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Independence Day?\nAfter World War I\, the Ottoman Empire\, which had ruled Syria for centuries\, collapsed. Syrian nationalists declared independence\, and King Faisal I briefly ruled an Arab Kingdom based in Damascus. \nIn July 1920\, France invaded Syria and defeated King Faisal's forces at the Battle of Maysalun\, establishing the French Mandate for Syria. \nFrom 1925 to 1927\, a widespread uprising against French colonial rule\, involving rural and urban populations. Though the revolt was suppressed\, it fueled nationalist sentiment and is remembered as a pivotal moment in Syria's struggle for independence. \nA 1936 Franco-Syrian Treaty promised eventual independence but was never ratified by the French Parliament. During World War II\, Syria came under Vichy French control\, then was taken by Free French and British forces in 1941. \nIn 1941\, General Catroux of Free France proclaimed Syria's independence\, but the French military presence remained. After years of Syrian diplomatic pressure and international support from newly formed United Nations\, France agreed to withdraw. \nOn April 17\, 1946\, the last French soldiers left Syria\, completing the country's journey to full independence. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/independence-day-syria/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Independence-Day-Syria.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTSTAMP:20260423T030023 CREATED:20250929T232601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T232601Z UID:10000605-1776384000-1776470399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Flag Day (American Samoa) DESCRIPTION:Flag Day in American Samoa commemorates the day in 1900 when chiefs of Tutuila signed the Treaty of Cession\, officially placing American Samoa under U.S. sovereignty. Four years later\, the chiefs of Manu'a also signed a cession agreement\, completing the union of the islands with the United States. \nWhen is Flag Day?\nFlag Day in American Samoa is celebrated every year on April 17. \nThe following is the list of Flag Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2020Friday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2021Saturday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2022Sunday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2023Monday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2025Thursday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2026Friday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2027Saturday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2028Monday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2031Thursday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2032Saturday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2033Sunday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2034Monday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2036Thursday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2037Friday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2038Saturday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2039Sunday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2042Thursday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2043Friday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2044Sunday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2045Monday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2048Friday \n \n Flag DayApr 17\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Flag Day?\nFlag Day in American Samoa is celebrated every year on April 17 to mark the signing of the Treaty of Cession of Tutuila in 1900. On this date\, Samoan chiefs from Tutuila formally ceded their islands to the United States. Four years later\, in 1904\, the chiefs of Manu'a also signed a treaty of cession\, bringing the entire island group under U.S. sovereignty. Together\, these agreements laid the foundation for American Samoa as an unincorporated U.S. territory. \nThe first Flag Day took place on April 17\, 1900\, when the U.S. flag was raised over Tutuila after the treaty was signed. This event was attended by local chiefs\, community members\, and U.S. naval representatives. The ceremony symbolized both the beginning of American Samoa's political relationship with the United States and the blending of Samoan traditions with American governance. \nOver time\, April 17 became recognized as the territory's most important public holiday. The U.S. Navy\, which administered American Samoa until 1951\, helped organize annual ceremonies. Later\, after administration shifted to the U.S. Department of the Interior\, the government of American Samoa continued the tradition\, making it a central part of the islands' identity. \nToday\, Flag Day is not only a commemoration of political history but also a celebration of Samoan culture and heritage. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/flag-day-american-samoa/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Flag-Day-American-Samoa.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR