People
Events
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International Women's Day (Germany)
International Women's Day is a global observance to celebrate women’s achievements and highlight gender equality, women’s rights, and challenges still to be addressed. It is not a national public holiday across all of Germany. However, Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have made March 8th an official public holiday in their states.
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International Women's Day (Russia)
International Women's Day in Russia honors the achievements, strength, and contributions of women in all spheres of life. It is both a public holiday and a day of appreciation, marked by flowers, gifts and expressions of gratitude to women from family, friends and colleagues.
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Women's Day (Belarus)
Women's Day in Belarus is a national holiday that honors women's achievements, contributions and roles in society. Rooted in the international movement for women's rights, it has become a beloved occasion marked by expressions of appreciation and affection. Across Belarus, people give flowers, gifts, and warm wishes to mothers, daughters, colleagues and friends making it one of the country's most cherished and joyful spring holidays.
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Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis
The Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis commemorates the day in 2013 when Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the first to take the name Francis.
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Benito Juarez Birthday
Benito Juarez Birthday in Mexico honors Benito Juárez, one of the nation’s most respected leaders and reformers. A Zapotec from Oaxaca, Juárez served as President of Mexico and championed liberal reforms. His leadership during the Reform War and the French Intervention earned him the title "Distinguished of the Americas".
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Sultan of Johor's Birthday
The Sultan of Johor's Birthday is a public holiday in the Malaysian state of Johor. It is a significant event in the state, marked by official ceremonies, cultural celebrations, and public festivities.
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Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole Day is a state holiday in Hawaiʻi, honors Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, a prominent Hawaiian royal and statesman who played a key role in preserving Native Hawaiian culture and advocating for their rights during a pivotal time in Hawaiʻi's history.
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Seward's Day
Seward's Day commemorates a pivotal moment in American history when the United States acquired Alaska from Russia, shaping the nation's geopolitical and economic future. This state holiday, celebrated in Alaska, honors William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State who negotiated the Alaska Purchase.
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Cesar Chavez Day
Cesar Chavez Day is a U.S. federal commemorative holiday celebrated annually on March 31. It honors the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights leader and labor activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW).
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Children's Day Taiwan
Children’s Day (兒童節) in Taiwan is celebrated every year, and it’s a national holiday dedicated to honoring children, promoting their well-being, and recognizing the importance of nurturing the next generation.
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Karume Day
Karume Day commemorates the assassination of Abeid Amani Karume, the first President of Zanzibar and a founding father of Tanzania. It is a significant memorial holiday in Zanzibar, honoring Karume’s legacy as a revolutionary leader and unifier of the nation.
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Tiradentes Day
Tiradentes Day honors Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, known as Tiradentes, a national hero of Brazil’s independence movement. He led the Inconfidência Mineira, an 18th-century rebellion against Portuguese colonial rule in Minas Gerais. Though the uprising failed and Tiradentes was executed in 1792, his courage and sacrifice became symbols of freedom and national identity.