Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

This day celebrates the end of British rule in 1961. The British started ruling after World War One and was ruled as Tanganyika. The political movement within Tanzania began in 1954 with the creation of the Tanganyika African National Union, whose main objective was sovereignty for Tanganyika. British rule ended on 9th December 1961, andContinue reading “Tanzania Independence Day”

This day commemorates the adoption of the constitution of Uzbekistan in 1992. After the break up of the Soviet Union, work started on replacing the constitution of the Uzbek SSR which had been adopted in February 1937. For over two years the Constitutional Commission had been working on drafting the Constitution of the Republic ofContinue reading “Uzbekistan Constitution Day”

Armed Forces Day India This is a day dedicated to India towards collection of funds from the people of India for the personnel of the Indian Armed Forces. It has been observed annually since 1949. The day serves three basic purposes: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day This day remembers this day in 1941 when the JapaneseContinue reading “Holidays on 7th December”

Finland Independence Day This day celebrates the country’s independence in 1917 from Russia. The movement for Independence started after the revolutions in Russia, caused by Russia’s hardships during World War One. After several disagreements between the non-socialists and the social democrats over who should have power in Finland, they finally made a Declaration of IndependenceContinue reading “Holidays on 6th December”

This day is held to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. The 5th December was chosen because it is the official birthday of the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, who was one of the main proponents of this initiative. TheContinue reading “World Soil Day”

This day celebrates the cheetah and raises awareness about it being Africa’s most endangered cat and it being threatened. Dr Laurie Marker founded the Cheetah Conservation Fund and designated this day in remembrance of Khayam, a cheetah she raised from a cub, whose birthday was today.

Laos National Day This day marks the establishment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in 1975. By the 20th century Lao had become a French protectorate. Following the end of World War Two, resistance to French control grew and the Pathet Lao resistance organisation was formed by the Indochinese Communist Party. The armed struggle againstContinue reading “Holidays on 2nd December”

Portugal Independence Day This day celebrates when Portugal regained sovereignty after a period of Spanish rule between 1580 and 1640. Portugal was plunged into a royal crisis in 1587 following the death of King D. Sebastiao at the battle of Alcacer Quibir in North Africa. The King of Spain, Philip II, invoked his right toContinue reading “Holidays on 1st December”

Barbados Independence Day This day celebrates when Barbados gained independence from the United Kingdom on this day in 1966. It became an English colony in the early 17th century. It became an important producer of sugar cane and a key strategic location in the region for Britain. It was the only Caribbean island that didn’tContinue reading “Holidays on 30th November”

This day creates awareness about the increasing threats facing the Jaguar and the critical conservation efforts ensuring its survival from Mexico to Argentina. It celebrates the America’s largest wild cat as an umbrella species for biodiversity conservation and an icon for sustainable development and the centuries-old cultural heritage of Central and South America. This dayContinue reading “International Jaguar Day”