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Canada Day is to mark the anniversary of the Confederation of Canada, which occurred on July 1, 1867. It is a national holiday and a day of celebration, reflection and pride for Canadians across the country and around the world. |
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Emancipation Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands commemorates the abolition of slavery in the former Danish West Indies (now the U.S. Virgin Islands) in 1848. This historic day marks a powerful moment of liberation and resistance, especially for the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. |
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Independence Day in Venezuela commemorates the day in 1811 when Venezuela became the first South American nation to formally declare independence from Spain, initiating a long and transformative struggle for sovereignty. |
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George Town World Heritage City Day is an annual celebration in Penang, Malaysia, commemorating the designation of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 7, 2008. This recognition highlights the city's exceptional historical and cultural significance. |
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Nunavut Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the creation of Nunavut, Canada’s newest and largest territory. This day honors the signing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, which led to the official establishment of Nunavut as a separate territory on April 1, 1999. |
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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. 
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. |
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Ukrainian Statehood Day is a relatively new national holiday, officially established in 2022, to honor the millennium-old history of Ukrainian statehood, culture, language and identity. 
Democracy and National Unity Day is a national public holiday in Turkey. It commemorates the defeat of the 2016 attempted coup d’état and honors the civilians and soldiers who lost their lives resisting the putsch. The day is marked by patriotic ceremonies and a strong emphasis on the importance of democracy and national unity. |
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Sarawak Day is a public holiday celebrated annually to commemorate the day in 1963 when Sarawak gained self-governance from British colonial rule. It is a significant occasion for the people of Sarawak to reflect on their unique identity and history as one of Malaysia's founding states. 
Revolution Day, also known as Republic Day, is observed annually in The Gambia commemorating the bloodless coup d'état led by Lieutenant Yahya Jammeh on July 22, 1994, which overthrew President Dawda Jawara. |
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Republic Day in Tunisia is to commemorate the abolition of the monarchy and the declaration of the Republic of Tunisia in 1957. It marks the transformation of the country from a constitutional monarchy under the Bey of Tunis into a modern republic, with Habib Bourguiba becoming the first President. |
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Emancipation Day in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is a public holiday that commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. It serves as a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration of freedom, cultural resilience, and the enduring legacy of the enslaved African people and their descendants. 
Emancipation Day is a national public holiday celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago. It commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire and honors the struggles, resilience, and cultural heritage of people of African descent. |
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