Past Events from April 20 – April 18 – Page 3

April 2025
April 18 Independence Day

Independence Day Zimbabwe

Independence Day in Zimbabwe marks the day in 1980 when Zimbabwe officially gained independence from British colonial rule and became a sovereign nation.
April 19 Christianity Holiday

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday, often referred to as Easter Saturday or Great Sabbath, is the day between Good Friday (commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus) and Easter Sunday (celebrating His resurrection). It is a day of reflection and anticipation in the Christian tradition, observed with solemnity and often marked by special liturgical practices.
April 19 Christianity Holiday

Orthodox Holy Saturday

Orthodox Holy Saturday, also known as Great and Holy Saturday, is a pivotal day in the Orthodox Christian calendar. It is the final day of Holy Week, commemorating Christ’s burial and His descent into Hades, and it serves as a transition from the solemnity of the Passion to the joy of the resurrection on Pascha (Easter Sunday).
April 19 Independence Day

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.
April 20 Christianity Holiday

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is the most significant and joyful holiday in Christianity. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament, marking the culmination of Holy Week and the 40-day season of Lent.