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:20260423T230302 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:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260423T230302 CREATED:20250630T052027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T053025Z UID:10000322-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Pope Leo XIV DESCRIPTION:Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8\, 2025\, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy. \nRobert Francis Prevost\, born on September 14\, 1955\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) and has served in various capacities\, including missionary work in Peru\, leadership roles within the Augustinian order\, and positions in the Vatican's administrative bodies. \nBorn to Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez\, Robert Prevost grew up in a multicultural household with French\, Italian\, and Spanish heritage. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1977. He later pursued theological studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and obtained both a Licentiate and Doctorate in Canon Law. \nPrevost entered the Augustinian novitiate in 1977\, made his solemn vows in 1981\, and was ordained a priest on June 19\, 1982. In 1985\, he began missionary work in Peru\, serving in various roles. \nIn 2001\, Prevost was elected Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine\, a position he held until 2013. \nAppointed by Pope Francis\, he became the Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015\, serving the diocese in northern Peru. \nIn 2023\, he was appointed as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops\, responsible for overseeing the selection of bishops worldwide. \nFollowing the death of Pope Francis\, Prevost was elected as the 267th pope on May 8\, 2025\, taking the name Leo XIV. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/pope-leo-xiv/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pope-Leo-XIV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260423T230302 CREATED:20250701T042331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T055222Z UID:10000328-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day in Wallis and Futuna DESCRIPTION:Victory Day is a public holiday in Wallis and Futuna. It commemorates the Allied victory in Europe during World War II\, marking the formal surrender of Nazi Germany on May 8\, 1945. As a French overseas collectivity\, Wallis and Futuna observes this day in alignment with France's national holiday. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Wallis and Futuna is celebrated on May 8 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory Day over NazismMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nAt the start of World War II\, Wallis and Futuna were under the control of the Vichy regime\, the government in France that collaborated with Nazi Germany after France's 1940 defeat. The islands remained isolated and loyal to Vichy France for over 17 months. This meant scarce supplies\, and no connection to the Free French forces fighting against Axis powers. \nOn May 27\, 1942\, a Free French naval vessel named Chevreuil arrived in Wallis. The local administration peacefully shifted allegiance from Vichy France to Free France\, marking the islands' entry into the Allied side of the war. \nOn May 28\, 1942\, American forces arrived\, setting up a military base on the island of Wallis to support Pacific operations against Japan. The American military presence transformed the islands' infrastructure and economy. \nAfter the war\, France declared May 8 as Victory Day\, marking the surrender of Germany and the official end of World War II in Europe. \nAs a French territory\, Wallis and Futuna adopted the holiday\, and it remains a public holiday on the islands to this day. \nThe day serves as an opportunity to remember the sacrifices made during the war\, especially the local transition from Vichy rule and the contributions of Free French and Allied forces. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-in-wallis-and-futuna/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Victory-Day-in-Wallis-and-Futuna.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260423T230302 CREATED:20250911T035644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T035644Z UID:10000521-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory over Fascism Day (Slovakia) DESCRIPTION:Victory over Fascism Day in Slovakia commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945\, the liberation of Slovak lands\, and the sacrifices of both Slovak partisans and Allied soldiers. Established after WWII\, it continues today as a reminder of the nation's struggle for freedom\, democracy\, and resistance to totalitarianism. \nWhen is Victory over Fascism Day?\nVictory over Fascism Day is celebrated every year on May 8. \nThe following is the list of Victory over Fascism Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2020Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2021Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory over Fascism DayMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory over Fascism Day?\nAfter the breakup of Czechoslovakia in March 1939\, Slovakia became a Nazi client state under Jozef Tiso\, aligned with Hitler's Germany. \nMany Slovaks resisted fascism\, leading to the Slovak National Uprising on August 29\, 1944\, when partisans and resistance fighters rose against the pro-Nazi regime. Although the uprising was suppressed\, it became a powerful symbol of Slovak resistance and national pride. \nIn the spring of 1945\, advancing Soviet and Romanian troops\, together with Slovak partisans\, liberated Slovak territory from Nazi control. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allies\, ending World War II in Europe. For Slovakia\, this day marked freedom from fascist occupation and the collapse of the collaborationist regime. \nAfter the war\, May 8 was commemorated as Victory Day\, honoring the Allied victory and the sacrifices made during the war. \nDuring the socialist period of Czechoslovakia (1948–1989)\, the holiday was emphasized as a celebration of liberation by the Soviet Red Army\, with large parades and state ceremonies. \nAfter the Velvet Revolution (1989) and the independence of Slovakia (1993)\, the holiday was maintained but given broader meaning: honoring not only Soviet soldiers but also Slovak partisans\, Allied forces\, and all who resisted fascism. \nToday\, May 8 is celebrated in Slovakia as Victory over Fascism Day (Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom)\, a public holiday dedicated to remembering the end of WWII\, the defeat of Nazism\, and the sacrifices of Slovak resistance fighters. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-over-fascism-day-slovakia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Victory-over-Fascism-Day-Slovakia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260423T230302 CREATED:20250911T224135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T041359Z UID:10000533-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (France) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in France honors the end of World War II in Europe\, the defeat of Nazi Germany\, and the sacrifices made for freedom\, with nationwide ceremonies and an official public holiday. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in France is celebrated every year on May 8. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2020Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2021Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2023Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2025Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2026Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2027Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2029Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2031Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2032Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2033Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2034Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2036Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2037Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2038Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2040Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2042Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2044Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2045Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2048Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 08\, 2049Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nOn May 8\, 1945\, Nazi Germany signed its unconditional surrender to the Allies in Reims\, France (ratified later in Berlin). The announcement of victory was greeted with jubilation in France\, which had endured Nazi occupation from 1940 to 1944. Almost immediately\, May 8 was celebrated as a day of victory and liberation. \nIn 1946\, the French government officially declared May 8 a public holiday to commemorate the victory and honor those who sacrificed during the war. In the years following\, different governments debated how to commemorate the date. Some felt it was too focused on war and division\, preferring to highlight broader reconciliation. \nPresident Charles de Gaulle modified the status of May 8. In 1959\, it was downgraded from a fixed public holiday to a day of commemoration\, with ceremonies but no statutory closure of workplaces. \nIn 1975\, President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing went further\, removing May 8 as a public holiday\, though it remained a symbolic day of remembrance. \nIn 1981\, newly elected President François Mitterrand restored May 8 as an official public holiday. This restoration reflected the importance of WWII memories in French society and the desire to formally honor veterans and victims. \nSince 1981\, May 8 has remained a national public holiday in France\, marked by solemn ceremonies\, most notably at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris\, where the President of France lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-france/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Victory-Day-France.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR