Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

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”

Brunei National Day This day commemorates the day Brunei seceded from Great Britain and became an independent nation. It was a protectorate of the United Kingdom for over two decades before it gained full independence from colonial rule. There are massive celebrations in the capital of Bandar Seri Begawan and the Sultan of Brunei marchesContinue reading “Holidays on 23rd February”

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 is celebrated on the third Saturday in February and is an opportunity for pangolin enthusiasts to join together in raising awareness about these unique mammals – and their plight. Pangolin numbers are rapidly declining in Asia and Africa. There is a large demand for pangolin scales used in some traditional medicines, and pangolinContinue reading “World Pangolin 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 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 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”

This day marks the act of independence from the Soviet Union on 16th February 1990. There are processions and patriotic events, a free concert and Ballet Theatre takes place in the Cathedral Square in Vilnius.

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”

Saint Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14th February, originally starting as a Christian Feast Day for a martyr named Valentine. The Valentines honoured on 14th February are Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni. The Valentine of Rome was a priest in Rome who was martyred in 269 and added to the calendar of theContinue reading “St. Valentine’s Day”