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The independence of Paraguay started on 14th May 1811 after the Revolution of May 14 when a local ruling junta was created. In early 1811 Paraguayan Forces had repeatedly defeated the Argentine army which considered Paraguay to be a break-away province. On 12th October 1813 the Paraguayan Republic was proclaimed. Officially, independence was proclaimed onlyContinue reading “Paraguay Independence Day”

Ascension is celebrated 40 days after Easter by the Christian Church. It is always a Thursday and can be called Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday or Holy Thursday. It commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Some Christian denominations move it to the following Sunday and call it Ascension Sunday. AscensiontideContinue reading “Ascension”

The feast of Saint Matthias was included in the Roman Calendar in the 11th century and celebrated on the sixth day to the Calends of March (24th February but 25th February in leap years). In the revision of the General Roman Calendar in 1969, his feast was transferred to 14th May, so as not toContinue reading “Matthias the Apostle Feast Day”

The International Council of Nurses has celebrated this day since 1965. In January 1974 the 12th May was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Each year the ICN prepares and distributes the International Nurses’ Day Kit, which contains educational andContinue reading “International Nurses Day”

Romania Independence Day This day marks three important moments in the country’s history. Constitution Day of Micronesia The constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia took effect on this day in 1979. It has been amended once in 1990.

Cinco De Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebia in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. He died months after the battle from an illness, and a larger French force defeated the Mexican army at the Second Battle of Puebla and occupied Mexico City. However the United StatesContinue reading “Cinco De Mayo”

This is an informal commemorative day to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise. The date comes from the saying in the film “May the Force be with You”, which is turned into “May the Fourth be with You.” This has now turned into a day where new series or tv shows are released to doContinue reading “Star Wars Day”

Saint George’s Day is the feast day of Saint George, who is a patron saint of a number of countries, the main one being England. It is celebrated on 23rd April, the traditional date of the saint’s death in the Diocletianic Persecution. The date of religious observance can change when it is to close toContinue reading “St George’s Day”

Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection on 22nd April. It was first held in 1970, and now includes a wide range of events coordinated by EARTHDAY.ORG. This includes 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. There is a theme each year, this year’s is How Resources for theContinue reading “Earth Day”