Events
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Declaration of Independence (Venezuela)
The Declaration of Independence of Venezuela marks a crucial turning point in Venezuelan and Latin American history: the beginning of the country’s independence movement from Spanish colonial rule.
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San Jacinto Day
San Jacinto Day is a Texas state holiday to commemorate the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, a pivotal event during the Texas Revolution. This decisive victory over Mexican forces led to Texas gaining independence from Mexico and the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
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Easter Tuesday
Easter Tuesday in Western Christianity is not as widely observed as a religious or public holiday compared to Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, but it is part of the Easter Octave, a period of eight days celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Orthodox Easter Tuesday
Orthodox Easter Tuesday is part of the extended celebration of Christ’s resurrection in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. It is a day of continued joy and fellowship, following Orthodox Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
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Carabobo Battle
The Battle of Carabobo (Spanish: Batalla de Carabobo) was a decisive military engagement fought on June 24, 1821, during the Venezuelan War of Independence. It marked a turning point in the struggle against Spanish colonial rule and paved the way for the complete liberation of Caracas and the rest of Venezuela.
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Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to planting and caring for trees, celebrated annually in many countries around the world. Its name comes from the Latin word arbor, meaning tree. The day highlights the importance of trees for the environment, ecosystems, and communities.
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Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday
The Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday is a public holiday celebrated annually in the Malaysian state of Terengganu. This special day honors the birthday of the reigning Sultan, who is the constitutional monarch and protector of Islam in the state.
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St. Pierre Chanel Day
St. Pierre Chanel Day honors Saint Peter (Pierre) Chanel, the first martyr of Oceania and the patron saint of Oceania and missionary work. The day is especially significant in Wallis and Futuna, a French overseas collectivity in the South Pacific, where he was martyred in 1841.