Gold Cup Parade Day
The Gold Cup Parade Day is a significant annual event in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, held during the province's Old Home Week celebrations. It is part of the broader festivities surrounding the Gold Cup and Saucer Race, one of PEI’s most prestigious harness racing events.
Bennington Battle Day
Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. This day commemorates the American victory at the Battle of Bennington during the Revolutionary War, a crucial turning point that contributed significantly to the eventual American success in the war.
Discovery Day in Yukon
Discovery Day is a public holiday in Yukon, Canada. The holiday commemorates the discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek near Dawson City in 1896, an event that triggered the Klondike Gold Rush and transformed the region.
Melaka Governor's Birthday
The Melaka Governor's Birthday is a public holiday celebrated annually in the state of Melaka, Malaysia, to honor the Yang di-Pertua Negeri (Governor) of Melaka. The occasion recognizes the Governor's role as the head of state in this historical region.
Independence Day (Ukraine)
Independence Day in Ukraine marks the day in 1991 when Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, becoming a sovereign nation after decades of foreign domination.
Summer Bank Holiday
The Summer Bank Holiday is a public holiday observed in the United Kingdom, marking the unofficial end of summer.
Independence Day (Uruguay)
Independence Day in Uruguay marks the date in 1825 when Uruguay formally declared its independence from Brazil, setting in motion a chain of events that would lead to the nation’s full sovereignty just a few years later.
The Prophet's Birthday
The Prophet’s Birthday commemorates the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. It is one of the most significant religious observances for many Muslims around the world.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day is a Texas state holiday commemorating the birth of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. Johnson, often referred to as LBJ, played a pivotal role in shaping modern America through his leadership during a transformative era in U.S. history, marked by civil rights advancements and the escalation of the Vietnam War.
Orthodox Assumption Day
Assumption Day is a major feast in Christianity that commemorates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven. This day marks the belief that the Mother of Jesus, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into Heaven.