Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

Dominican Republic Independence Day This was first celebrated in 1844 after the Dominican Republic broke free of Haitian rule after 22 years after overthrowing the Haitian government. They had been under Spanish rule until 9th November 1821, before being taken over by Haiti. After they gained autonomy the island of Hispaniola was divided into HaitiContinue reading “Holidays on 27th February”

This day marks the day when Kuwait was liberated from Iraqi occupation in 1991. On 2nd August 1990, following a dispute over revenue from an oil field, Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait and Iraq started bombing Kuwait City. By the 8th August, the Kuwati government had been replaced by an Iraqi governor. There was international outrageContinue reading “Kuwait Liberation Day”

This day marks when Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah ascended to the throne in 1950. In 1756 the Al-Sabah family became the rulers of Kuwait, starting the dynasty that continues this day. In 1899, rather than face direct rule from the Ottoman Empire, Sheikh Mubarak ‘the great’ agreed that Kuwait would become a British Protectorate, withContinue reading “Kuwait Independence Day”

This is a national holiday called Dia de la Bandera celebrated every year on 24th February since its implementation in 1937. It was established by the President of Mexico, General Lazaro Cardenas, in front of the monument to General Vicente Guerrero, who was the first to pledge allegiance to the Mexican flag on 12th MarchContinue reading “Mexico Flag Day”

Founders Day Founders Day is celebrated in nearly all Scout associations on 22nd February. The day marks the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting. He was a British army officer who founded the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. He was born in London in 1857 and died in Kenya onContinue reading “Holidays on 22nd February”

This day marks the independence from Britain on 18th February 1965. Its first contact with Europeans was in the mid 15th century when the Portuguese arrived as part of their expansion of overseas trade. Trade rights were sold to Britain at the end of the 16th century, but they initially struggled for domination of theContinue reading “The Gambia Independence Day”

This is a federal holiday in the USA celebrated on the third Monday of February to honour all those Presidents of the United States. February was chosen to honour two of their greatest Presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who were born on the 22nd and 12th of the month respectively. This holiday can varyContinue reading “President’s Day”

This day commemorates the declaration of independence in 2008. It has been a disputed territory for some time, since it was ceded by the Ottoman Empire in 1912 to Serbia and Montenegro. After World War II it became part of Yugoslavia, but after its collapse, tensions grew between Serbian and Albanian ethnic groups, leading toContinue reading “Kosovo Independence Day”

World Hippo Day World Hippo Day reminds us to celebrate and value these mud loving animals so they are around for years to come. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed them as a vulnerable species in 2006, so this day encourages people to take action to prevent its extinction. Serbia Statehood DayContinue reading “Holidays on 15th February”