BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.16.2//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: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:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260517T075715 CREATED:20250909T151750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T151750Z UID:10000509-1782864000-1782950399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Republic Day (Somalia) DESCRIPTION:Republic Day marks the unification of British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland into the Somali Republic\, establishing Somalia as an independent\, modern nation for the first time. \nWhen is Republic Day?\nRepublic Day is celebrated every year on July 1. \nThe following is the list of Republic Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2021Thursday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2022Friday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2023Saturday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2024Monday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2027Thursday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2028Saturday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2029Sunday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2030Monday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2032Thursday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2033Friday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2034Saturday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2035Sunday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2038Thursday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2039Friday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2040Sunday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2041Monday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2044Friday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2045Saturday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2046Sunday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2047Monday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Republic DayJul 01\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Republic Day?\nIn the 19th and early 20th centuries\, Somalia was divided by colonial powers: British Somaliland in the northwest (a British protectorate)\, and Italian Somaliland in the south (an Italian colony\, later a UN Trust Territory). \nSomali nationalists long sought unity and independence\, with the vision of creating a single Somali nation. \nOn June 26\, 1960\, British Somaliland became independent as the short-lived State of Somaliland. It was recognized internationally as a sovereign nation. \nOn July 1\, 1960\, Italian Somaliland gained independence from Italy. \nOn July 1\, 1960\, the two territories united to form the Somali Republic. Mogadishu was declared the capital city. Aden Abdullah Osman Daar became the country's first president\, elected by the new parliament. \nThe Somali flag\, designed by Mohammed Awale Liban in 1954\, was officially adopted. Its blue background honored the United Nations (which had overseen trusteeship)\, and its white five-pointed star symbolized unity across all Somali-inhabited regions (Somalia\, Djibouti\, Ogaden in Ethiopia\, and the Northern Frontier District in Kenya). \nWhile Independence Day highlights freedom from colonial powers\, Republic Day emphasizes the union of the two Somali territories into one sovereign state. \nIt represents the birth of modern Somalia\, marking the foundation of a republic governed by Somalis themselves. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/republic-day-somalia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Republic-Day-Somalia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260517T075715 CREATED:20251012T205543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T205543Z UID:10000707-1782864000-1782950399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Establishment Day marks the transfer of sovereignty from the United Kingdom to China in 1997 and the creation of the Hong Kong SAR under the principle of "one country\, two systems". It is a public holiday observed with official ceremonies\, flag-raising events\, and community celebrations that reflect Hong Kong's unique identity and connection with both China and the world. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nHong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is celebrated on July 1 every year. \nThe following is the list of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2021Thursday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2022Friday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2023Saturday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2024Monday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2025Tuesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2027Thursday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2028Saturday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2029Sunday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2030Monday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2032Thursday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2033Friday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2034Saturday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2035Sunday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2036Tuesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2038Thursday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2039Friday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2040Sunday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2041Monday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2044Friday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2045Saturday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2046Sunday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2047Monday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Establishment DayJul 01\, 2049Thursday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day?\nHong Kong's modern history began with the First Opium War (1839–1842) between China's Qing Dynasty and Britain. After China's defeat\, the Treaty of Nanking (1842) ceded Hong Kong Island to Britain. \nLater treaties — the Convention of Peking (1860) and the Second Convention of Peking (1898) — extended British control to Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories\, the latter leased for 99 years until 1997. Under British rule\, Hong Kong developed from a small fishing village into a global financial hub\, known for its free-market economy\, trade\, and diverse culture. \nAs the 99-year lease of the New Territories neared its end\, both China and Britain had to decide Hong Kong's future. In 1979\, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping introduced the principle of "One Country\, Two Systems"\, proposing that Hong Kong could maintain its capitalist system and way of life after its return to China. \nFormal negotiations between the two governments began in 1982. On December 19\, 1984\, the Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed in Beijing: Britain agreed to return Hong Kong to China on July 1\, 1997\, and China promised that Hong Kong would become a Special Administrative Region (SAR)\, enjoying a high degree of autonomy for 50 years\, until 2047. \nThe official handover ceremony took place at midnight on July 1\, 1997\, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The event marked the end of 156 years of British colonial rule and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) under the People's Republic of China. At the same time\, China's Basic Law for Hong Kong came into effect\, outlining its governance\, freedoms\, and relationship with Beijing. \nThe early years after 1997 were marked by optimism and the continuation of Hong Kong's economic success and international status. Over time\, however\, debates emerged over autonomy\, governance\, and democratic reform\, leading to public demonstrations on several anniversaries of the handover. Despite political tensions\, July 1 remains a day of both celebration and reflection on Hong Kong's evolving identity within China. \nFor many residents\, it is also a public holiday for rest\, family gatherings\, and community activities. Some years have also seen peaceful marches or public demonstrations\, reflecting the diversity of opinion in Hong Kong society. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/hong-kong-special-administrative-region-establishment-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Hong-Kong-Special-Administrative-Region-Establishment-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR