Author Archives: Rob Burroughs

Today marks five independence days in Central America in the countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. None of these countries had looked for independence from Spain, but after the Spanish were finally defeated in the Mexican War of Independence, the authorities in Guatemala declared the independence of all of Central America.

Today marks the 80th Anniversary of a key battle victory in the Battle of Britain that took place during World War 2. In June 1940, the Wehrmacht (German armed forces) had conquered most of Western Europe and Scandinavia, with the British Empire only standing in their way. After having several peace offers rejected by theContinue reading “Battle of Britain Day”

Hindi Day This celebrates the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India. There are local level events in school, as well as awards being given out. Feast of the Cross (Holy Cross Day) This day commemorates the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus, celebrating it being the instrument of salvation.Continue reading “Holidays on 14th September”

Roald Dahl Day celebrates the birth of author Roald Dahl and lets us share his characters and stories all over the world together. He was born in Llandaff in Wales on 13th September 1916 to Norweigan parents, Harald Dahl and Sofie Magdalene Hessleburg. He had a tough start in life with the death of hisContinue reading “Roald Dahl Day”

National Day of Catalonia This is a day-long festival in Catalonia (also called Diada) that commemorates the fall of Barcelona during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1714 and the subsequent loss of Catalan institutions and laws. The Army of Catalonia was defeated at the Siege of Barcelona by the army of the BourbonContinue reading “Holidays on 11th September”

Battle of St George’s Caye This was a short military engagement that lasted from 3rd to 10th September 1798, off the coast of what is now called Belize. The name is used for the final battle that took place on 10th September. It is a national public and bank holiday in Belize. The battle tookContinue reading “Holidays on 10th September”

Day of the Foundation of the Republic Following the Liberation of Korea in 1945 by the Soviet and Amreican forces, a communist Soviet military regime was set up in the northern part of Korea. A new Supreme People’s Assembly was elected in August 1948, and on 3 September a new constitution was promulgated. The DemocraticContinue reading “Holidays on 9th September”

International Literacy Day This day has taken place since 1967 around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. At least 773 million adults worldwide lack basic literacy skills today. TheContinue reading “Holidays on 8th September”

Brazil Independence Day This date celebrates Brazil’s Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves in 1822. In 1808 French troops invaded Portugal, which led to the Portuguese monarchs transferring the Portuguese Court from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro, the then capital of Colonial Brazil. Prince Regent John VI createdContinue reading “Holidays on 7th September”

Bulgaria Unification Day It is a national holiday in the country, commemorating the unification of Eastern Roumelia and Bulgaria in 1885. By the terms of the Treaty of Berlin, Southern Bulgaria was separated from the newly formed Bulgarian state and returned to the Ottoman Empire with partial autonomy. The Bulgarian Citizens considered the decisions ofContinue reading “Holidays on 6th September”