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:20251117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTSTAMP:20260421T205222 CREATED:20250911T051535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T051535Z UID:10000525-1763337600-1763423999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Freedom and Democracy Day (Slovakia) DESCRIPTION:Freedom and Democracy Day in Slovakia commemorates both the 1939 student protests against Nazi occupation and the 1989 student-led Velvet Revolution\, symbolizing the nation's ongoing commitment to freedom\, democracy\, and civic courage. \nWhen is Freedom and Democracy Day?\nFreedom and Democracy Day in Slovakia is celebrated every year on November 17. \nThe following is the list of Freedom and Democracy Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2020Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2022Thursday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2023Friday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2024Sunday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2025Monday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2028Friday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2029Saturday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2030Sunday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2031Monday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2033Thursday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2034Friday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2035Saturday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2036Monday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2039Thursday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2040Saturday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2041Sunday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2042Monday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2044Thursday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2045Friday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2046Saturday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2047Sunday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Freedom and Democracy DayNov 17\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Freedom and Democracy Day?\nOn November 17\, 1939\, Nazi forces in occupied Czechoslovakia cracked down on student protests in Prague. These demonstrations had been sparked by resistance to the German occupation and the killing of student Jan Opletal. \nIn retaliation\, the Nazis executed nine student leaders\, arrested and sent over 1\,200 students to concentration camps\, and closed all Czech universities and colleges. This brutal event led to November 17 being recognized internationally as International Students' Day\, honoring student bravery against tyranny. \nFifty years later\, on November 17\, 1989\, a peaceful student march in Prague commemorating the 1939 events became the spark for a broader uprising. The communist police (SNB) violently suppressed the demonstration\, injuring many students. \nInstead of silencing the people\, the crackdown ignited mass protests that spread across Czechoslovakia. Within weeks\, these demonstrations led to the fall of the communist regime\, in what became known as the Velvet Revolution. \nThis marked the beginning of a transition to democracy\, freedom of speech\, and human rights. \nAfter 1989\, both the Czech Republic and Slovakia declared November 17 as a public holiday. \nIn Slovakia\, it is officially called Freedom and Democracy Day (Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu). It commemorates both the student sacrifices of 1939 and the peaceful protests of 1989\, connecting the struggles against fascism and communism. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/freedom-and-democracy-day-slovakia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Freedom-and-Democracy-Day-Slovakia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTSTAMP:20260421T205222 CREATED:20251006T174410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T174410Z UID:10000669-1763337600-1763423999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Revolution Day (Mexico) DESCRIPTION:Revolution Day in Mexico is to commemorate the start of the Mexican Revolution of 1910. This major social and political uprising began when Francisco I. Madero called for an end to the long dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. The revolution brought significant reforms in land ownership\, labor rights\, and education\, shaping modern Mexico. The day honors the revolution's heroes and Mexico's ongoing pursuit of justice\, democracy and equality. \nWhen is Revolution Day?\nRevolution Day in Mexico is celebrated on November 20 every year. \nThe following is the list of Revolution Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2020Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2021Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 21\, 2022Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 20\, 2023Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 18\, 2024Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 17\, 2025Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2026Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2027Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 20\, 2028Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 19\, 2029Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 18\, 2030Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 17\, 2031Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2032Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 21\, 2033Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 20\, 2034Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 19\, 2035Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 17\, 2036Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2037Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2038Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 21\, 2039Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 19\, 2040Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 18\, 2041Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 17\, 2042Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2043Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 21\, 2044Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 20\, 2045Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 19\, 2046Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 18\, 2047Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 16\, 2048Monday \n \n Revolution DayNov 15\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Revolution Day?\nThe Mexican Revolution emerged from deep social and political discontent under the 35-year rule of President Porfirio Díaz\, known as the Porfiriato. Although Díaz brought economic modernization\, railways\, and foreign investment\, his policies heavily favored landowners and elites\, leaving peasants and workers impoverished. \nLand concentration became extreme\, by 1910\, less than 1% of the population owned nearly all arable land\, while rural communities lost their ancestral property. Díaz's repeated re-elections and suppression of opposition eroded democracy\, creating the conditions for a national uprising. \nThe revolution began on November 20\, 1910\, when Francisco I. Madero\, a wealthy reformer and advocate for democracy\, issued the Plan of San Luis Potosí from exile in Texas. In this document\, Madero declared the 1910 presidential election fraudulent\, called for the overthrow of Díaz\, and set November 20 as the date for a national uprising. \nThe call ignited a wave of revolts across Mexico\, especially in the north and south. By May 1911\, Díaz was forced to resign and went into exile in France\, marking the fall of his regime. \nThough Madero became president in 1911\, internal divisions quickly fractured the movement. Revolutionary leaders emerged with differing visions for Mexico's future. In 1913\, Madero was betrayed and assassinated during a coup led by General Victoriano Huerta\, plunging the nation into renewed conflict. Carranza's Constitutionalist Army ultimately triumphed\, and Huerta fled in 1914. \nThe revolution culminated in the Constitution of 1917\, drafted under Carranza's leadership in Querétaro. These principles continue to form the foundation of modern Mexican law and social policy. \nRevolution Day was officially established as a national holiday in 1928\, to commemorate the beginning of the uprising on November 20\, 1910. The day honors the heroes and ideals of the revolution. It became a symbol of Mexico's rebirth as a modern nation committed to social reform. \nToday\, Revolution Day stands as one of Mexico's most significant national holidays. It reminds Mexicans that their nation was built on the courage of those who fought for liberty\, dignity\, and reform. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/revolution-day-mexico/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Revolution-Day-Mexico.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR