Dominica Independence Day This day marks independence from the United Kingdom in 1978. The Spanish first found the island, but didn’t make a serious effort to colonise due to a lack of national resources. The French showed an interest in the 17th century and established the first permanent European settlement in 1690. British gained possessionContinue reading “Holidays on 3rd October”
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Holidays on 10th October
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 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
Holidays on 2nd February
Groundhog Day This day is a popular North American tradition observed in the USA and Canada. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and Winter will persist for six more weeks;Continue reading “Holidays on 2nd February”
Holidays on 15th August
VJ Day Victory in Japan Day marks the end of World War 2 as Japan surrendered to the Allies to end fighting in the far east that had carried on after VE Day back in May 1945. Today marks the 80th anniversary of World War 2 ending. Korea National Liberation Day It is the onlyContinue reading “Holidays on 15th August”
