People
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Washington's Birthday
Washington's Birthday is a federal holiday officially designated to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States. It has become popularly known as Presidents' Day and is often used to celebrate the lives and achievements of all U.S. presidents.
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Daisy Gatson Bates Day
Daisy Gatson Bates Day is a state holiday in Arkansas in honor of Daisy Gatson Bates, a civil rights activist and writer. Bates played a significant role in the African American civil rights movement, particularly during the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957.
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Thomas Jefferson's Birthday
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday is marking the birth of one of America’s Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809.
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Louis Riel Day
Louis Riel Day is a statutory holiday celebrated in Manitoba. It honors the life and legacy of Louis Riel, a Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, recognized for his pivotal role in advocating for the rights of Métis people and shaping Canadian Confederation.
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Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day
Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day is a public holiday in Zimbabwe, commemorating the birthday of the nation's founding leader, Robert Mugabe. Established in 2017 following Mugabe's resignation, the day honors his contributions to Zimbabwe's independence and his emphasis on youth empowerment and education.
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Father Lini Day
Father Lini Day is a national public holiday in Vanuatu. It commemorates the death of Father Walter Lini, who is widely regarded as the father of Vanuatu’s independence and served as its first Prime Minister after the nation gained sovereignty in 1980.
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Emperor's Birthday (Japan)
The Emperor's Birthday is a national holiday in Japan that celebrates the birthday of the reigning emperor. It is in honor of Emperor Naruhito, who ascended the throne in 2019. On this day, the Imperial Palace in Tokyo opens its gates to the public, allowing citizens to offer their congratulations. The Emperor, accompanied by Empress Masako and other family members, greets well-wishers from a palace balcony in a rare display of national unity and celebration.
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Lavity Stoutt's Birthday
Lavity Stoutt’s Birthday is a public holiday in the British Virgin Islands honoring Hamilton Lavity Stoutt, the territory’s first and longest-serving Chief Minister, celebrated with tributes and cultural events.
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International Women's Day (Sierra Leone)
International Women’s Day in Sierra Leone is both a celebration and a call to action, honoring women’s achievements while raising awareness about ongoing struggles for equality, rights and empowerment.
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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.