Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

The 5th January recognises the way technology changes the world and looks to the future of technology.

Myanmar Independence Day This dates celebrates Myanmar’s Declaration of Independence from British Rule on 4th January 1948. Burma was colonised by the British in the 19th century. The country was devastated during World War 2, with people from the country fighting on both sides of the war. Following the end of the war, General AungContinue reading “Holidays on 4th January”

This is an unofficial holiday celebrated by many science fiction fans in the USA on 2nd January, which is the date of the famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov.

Today marks the start of a New Year in 2026. It is the first day of the modern Gregorian Calendar, and the 1st January (New Year’s Day) is a public holiday in most countries. It is often observed with fireworks at the stroke of midnight as the new year starts in each time zone. ItContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the current year before a new year begins in the Gregorian Calendar. Countries celebrate in different ways, but midnight is usually marked by fireworks or ringing of bells. People go to parties where they dance, eat and listen to music.

This is the main state holiday in Mongolia. It marks its independence from the Qing dynasty in 1911. It has been celebrated annually since 2011.

This day commemorates the adoption of the current constitution in 1972. After the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was formed in 1948, the initial constitution was based on the 1936 Soviet Constitution. This was replaced in 1972 and meant someone was designated as head of the state.

This celebrates the complete independence from Italy on 24th December 1951. It was only celebrated in 2011 once Muammar Qaddafi had left the throne, as he had preferred celebrating the day when he made a successful coup of the country in 1969 whilst he was in power. It has been celebrated ever since.