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Cuba Independence Day This day commemorates the Anniversary of the beginning of the War of Independence. The “Dia de la Independencia” marks the start of Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain in 1868. At the start of the nineteenth century, the Peninsular Wars in Europe resulted in Napoleon’s brother Joseph becoming king of Spain. FeelingContinue reading “Holidays on 10th October”

This is the seventh day of the Jewish Holiday Sukkot, the 21st day of the month of Tishrei. This day is marked by a special synagogue service, the Hoshana Rabbah, in which seven circuits are made by the worshippers with their lulav and etrog, while the congregation recites Hoshanot. It is usual for the scrollsContinue reading “Hoshana Rabbah”

This day commemorates when Uganda gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. Explorer Henry Stanley discovered the country in 1875 which was divided into two kingdoms at the time. In 1888 the country came under the control of the British East Africa Company. After World War Two, native Ugandans were allowed to serve inContinue reading “Ugandan Independence Day”

Today is celebrated as Armed Forces Day in Egypt, as this is the date the October War of 1973 began with the Egyptian Army’s successful crossing of the Suez Canal that culiminated in the capture of the Bar Lev Line.

Vanuatu Constitution Day This day commemorates the signing of the Constitution in 1979. The country was granted full independence in 1979 after being under an unique Anglo-French Condominium. After this, the drafting of a constitution got underway, consisting of representatives of different political parties, religious leaders and local tribal chiefs. It was signed on 5thContinue reading “Holidays on 5th October”

Lesotho Independence day This day marks the day they got independence from Britain in 1966. The country emerged in the 1820s as Basutoland, founded by King Moshoeshoe I who united the tribes in the area in order to defend themselves from attacks by the Zulus. It found itself in territorial disputes with the Boer trekkersContinue reading “Holidays on 4th October”

Gaecheonjeol This is National Foundation Day in North & South Korea, celebrating the legendary formation of the first Korean state of Gojoseon in 2333 BC. This date has traditionally been regarded as the date for the founding of the Korean people. It was established as a national holiday in 1909, and there is an annualContinue reading “Holidays on 3rd October”

Harvey Ball created the smiley face in 1963. As the years pass he became concerned about the over-commercialisation of his symbol, and how its original meaning and intent had become lost in the constant repetition of the marketplace. Out of the concern came this day, he thought that all of us should devote one dayContinue reading “Happy World Smile Day”

Cyprus Independence Day This day commemorates when Cyprus became independent from the British in 1960 after it won full sovereignty from Britain. It is celebrated by festivals at schools and a large military parade in Nicosia. Nigeria Independence Day This day commemorates when the country proclaimed independence in 1960 from Britain. In the 1950s theContinue reading “Holidays on 1st October”

This day is commonly called Boipuso and commemorates the Declaration of Independence of Botswana from the United Kingdom on 30th September 1966. The most powerful ruler was King Kharma III, who had strong support from the British government. His eldest son was Sekgoma II, who became chief of the Bamangwato upon Kharma’s detah in 1923.Continue reading “Independence Day of Bostwana”