Anguilla Day
This is the national day of Anguilla. The 1830s saw a union of St Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla on Britain’s recommendation, a move that was unpopular with the majority of Anguillans. In 1958 it became part of the Federation of the West Indies. This collapsed in 1962 and St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla was made an associated statehood. Resentment against this grew, and on 30th May 1968 the Anguillans marched on Police headquarters and evicted the Royal St Kitts Police Force from the island. Britain intervened and a peacekeeping committee was established, with British authority being restored fully in 1971. It took until 19th December 1980 before Anguilla became independent. The day is celebrated by a colourful parade and a round the island boat race.
Croatia Statehood Day
This day celebrates the constitution and the first modern multi-party Croatian Parliament on 30th May 1990. It is a non working day for all government employees and the majority of the Croatian labour force. It is usually celebrated outdoors and with picnics and barbecues and military parades on special occasions.
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