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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715 DTSTAMP:20260510T115358 CREATED:20250106T074020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T225525Z UID:10000162-1752451200-1752537599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Orangemen's Day DESCRIPTION:Orangemen's Day\, also known as The Twelfth\, is a holiday celebrated by members of the Orange Order\, a Protestant fraternal organization. The day commemorates the Battle of the Boyne\, a significant historical event in Ireland. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Orangemen's Day?\nThe History of Orangemen's Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nThe Battle of the Boyne\n\nWhen is Orangemen's Day?\nJune Day is celebrated annually on the Monday closest to July 12 in the province Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada. This aligns with the tradition of commemorating the Battle of the Boyne\, which occurred on July 12\, 1690. \nThe following is the list of Orangemen's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 13\, 2020Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2021Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 11\, 2022Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 10\, 2023Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 15\, 2024Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 14\, 2025Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 13\, 2026Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2027Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 10\, 2028Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 09\, 2029Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 15\, 2030Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 14\, 2031Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2032Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 11\, 2033Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 10\, 2034Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 09\, 2035Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 14\, 2036Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 13\, 2037Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2038Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 11\, 2039Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 09\, 2040Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 15\, 2041Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 14\, 2042Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 13\, 2043Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 11\, 2044Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 10\, 2045Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 09\, 2046Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 15\, 2047Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 13\, 2048Monday \n \n Orangemen's DayJuly 12\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Orangemen's Day?\nOrangemen's Day has deep historical roots in Newfoundland and Labrador\, reflecting the province's colonial ties to Britain\, its Protestant heritage\, and the influence of the Orange Order. \nOrangemen's Day commemorates the victory of King William III of Orange over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 near the River Boyne in Ireland. This Protestant victory ensured the continuation of Protestant rule in Britain and Ireland. \nThe Orange Order\, founded in 1795 in Ireland\, is a Protestant fraternal organization. It spread to British colonies\, including Newfoundland\, where it became influential among Protestant settlers. \nNewfoundland\, with its strong connections to Britain and Ireland\, became a significant location for the Orange Order in Canada. The order was brought to Newfoundland by Irish Protestant immigrants in the early 19th century. \nOrangemen's Day was observed in Newfoundland in the middle 19th century\, and it became an official holiday in recognition of the order's prominence in the province. \nBy the middle 20th century\, the religious and cultural landscape of Newfoundland began to change. Sectarian divisions between Protestants and Catholics diminished as society became more diverse and secular\, and the influence of the Orange Order declined. \nWhile it remains a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador\, active celebrations of Orangemen's Day have largely faded. The day is now a quiet holiday\, offering most workers a day off without major public events. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Orangemen's Day in Newfoundland and Labrador\, the holiday is now primarily a quiet day of rest and relaxation. While its historical roots involved significant celebrations and parades by the Orange Order\, modern observance has shifted with few formal activities. \nOrangemen's Day remains a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador\, giving most workers a long weekend to relax. \nMany people use the day to spend quality time with family and friends. Activities such as barbecues\, picnics\, and casual gatherings are common. \nResidents often take advantage of the summer weather by going hiking\, walking or enjoying time near Newfoundland's scenic coastlines and parks. For some\, the holiday is a time to reflect on the province's history\, including its ties to the Orange Order and its cultural heritage. \nIn most communities\, the traditional parades and formal events associated with Orangemen's Day have faded. The day is now less about organized celebration and more about personal relaxation and enjoying the holiday. \nThe Battle of the Boyne\nThe Battle of the Boyne was a significant historical conflict fought near the River Boyne in Ireland on July 12\, 1690. It was a decisive moment in the struggle for the English\, Scottish\, and Irish thrones and remains a pivotal event in Irish and British history. \nThe battle pitted King James II\, a Catholic\, against King William III of Orange\, a Protestant and James's son-in-law. James had been deposed from the English throne in 1688 and sought to reclaim it with the support of Catholic allies in Ireland and France. \nThe battle symbolized the conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism in Ireland and Britain. Protestants generally supported William\, while Catholics backed James. \nThe battle took place near Drogheda\, along the River Boyne\, about 50 kilometers north of Dublin\, Ireland. William III led an army of approximately 36\,000 troops\, including Dutch\, Danish\, English\, and Ulster Protestant soldiers. James II commanded around 25\,000 troops\, made up of Irish Catholics and French soldiers provided by King Louis XIV of France. \nWilliam's forces successfully crossed the Boyne River despite James's defensive positions. Superior strategy and numbers allowed William's army to outmaneuver and defeat James's forces. James fled the battlefield\, retreating to France\, effectively abandoning his claim to the throne. \nThe Protestant King William III emerged victorious\, solidifying his rule over England\, Scotland\, and Ireland. The battle was a key moment in ensuring Protestant dominance in Ireland\, particularly in the north. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/orangemens-day/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Orangemans-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715 DTSTAMP:20260510T115358 CREATED:20250701T043606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T051943Z UID:10000329-1752451200-1752537599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Bastille Day DESCRIPTION:Bastille Day is the National Day of France\, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14\, 1789\, a key event that marked the start of the French Revolution. \nWhen is Bastille Day?\nBastille Day is celebrated on July 14 every year. \nThe following is the list of Bastille Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2022Thursday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2023Friday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2024Sunday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2025Monday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2028Friday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2029Saturday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2030Sunday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2031Monday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2033Thursday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2034Friday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2035Saturday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2036Monday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2039Thursday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2040Saturday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2041Sunday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2042Monday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2044Thursday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2045Friday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2046Saturday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2047Sunday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Bastille DayJul 14\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Bastille Day?\nIn the late 18th century\, France was ruled by an absolute monarchy under King Louis XVI\, with deep social inequality\, economic hardship\, and popular unrest. The common people (Third Estate) suffered under heavy taxation\, while the nobility and clergy (First and Second Estates) enjoyed privileges. \nThe Bastille was a medieval fortress and prison in Paris\, seen as a symbol of royal tyranny and oppression\, even though it held only seven prisoners at the time. \nOn July 14\, 1789\, thousands of Parisians\, fearing a royal crackdown\, stormed the Bastille to seize gunpowder and weapons. \nThe fall of the Bastille became a symbol of popular resistance\, representing the people's fight against absolute monarchy and injustice. \nThe storming of the Bastille signaled the start of the French Revolution\, which would lead to the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of the French Republic. \nOn July 14\, 1790\, one year later\, France celebrated the "Fête de la Fédération"\, a massive festival celebrating national unity and peace after the first year of the Revolution. \nJuly 14 was officially declared France's National Day in 1880\, under the French Third Republic\, nearly a century after the storming of the Bastille. 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