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Burkina Faso Republic Day This day commemorates the establishment of the Republic of Upper Volta in 1958. The modern day Burkina Faso became a French Protectorate at the end of the 19th century. These territories were added to French West Africa before Upper Volta was created on 4th September 1947. On this day in 1958Continue reading “Holidays on 11th December”

This day commemorates the country’s adoption of a constitutional monarchy in 1932. At the start of the 1930s the country was suffering economically from the effects of the great depression. This led to a group of intellectuals and senior military personnel forming a group called the people’s party who presented the king with the optionContinue reading “Thailand Constitution Day”

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”