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Mormon Pioneer Day (1847): July 24

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Mormon Pioneer Day is an official holiday in the American state of Utah and is celebrated worldwide within Mormon communities. Mormonism is a derivative of Christianity, following some customs and teachin...

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Carousel Day, Ntl. (1871): July 25

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International Carousel or Merry-Go-Round Day celebrates the amusement park ride found at carnivals and fairs. This event marks the anniversary of its patent by William Schneider of Davenport, Iowa, in 187...

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Constitution Day (US-PR)(1952): July 25

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On July 25, 1952, the island territory of Puerto Rico officially adopted its constitution. Constitution Day is a territory holiday known locally as Occupation Day or Commonwealth Day. Puerto Rico remains...

January

Culinarians Day (1929): July 25

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Culinarians’ Day celebrates the people who feed us and tempt our palate with delightful decadence. It is a tribute to the culinary arts profession. Have a favorite chef or cook? Today, give them the nigh...

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Guanacaste Day, (CR)(1824): July 25

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July 25, 1824, Costa Rica officially acquired from Nicaragua the province of Guanacaste. Guanacaste Day celebrates this event and is a national holiday.

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Republic Day, (TN)(1957): July 25

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Republic Day in Tunisia marks the anniversary of July 25, 1957, the official declaration of the republic. Republic Day is a national holiday.

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Americans with Disabilities Act, (1990): J...

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Today is the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ratification on July 26, 1990. The ADA protects against discrimination based on disability. It expanded the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...

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Curaçao Day, (CW)(1499): July 26

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Curaçao Day marks the official landing of Alonso de Ojeda on the Caribbean island of Curaçao on July 26, 1499. Though not a national holiday on the island, it is a day of festivities.

January

Independence Day, (LR)(1847): July 26

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Independence Day in Liberia marks the anniversary of July 26, 1847, when the nation became a republic. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day, (MV)(1965): July 26

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Independence Day in the Maldives marks the anniversary of July 26, 1965, the official separation from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

National Day, (CU)(1953): July 26

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National Day in Cuba marks the anniversary of July 26, 1953, the official inception of Fidel Castro's July 26 Movement toward independence. National Day is a national holiday.

January

Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Ntl. (1...

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National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day honors the soldiers who fought on the Korean Peninsula and pushed the Communist army north of the 38th Parallel. On July 27, 1953, the Military Armistice Agre...

January

Scotch Day, Intl. (1494): July 27

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Commemorating the anniversary of the first kingdom tax on Scottish Whisky (Scotch) on July 27, 1494, International Scotch Day is your chance to indulge in your favorite Scottish Whiskey. Or, discover a ne...

January

Earth Enters Global Boiling Stage (2023):...

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In response to devastating wildfires and record-breaking temperatures, on July 28, 2023, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a dire warning about the impact of climate change. Describing the curr...

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Independence Day, (PE)(1821): July 28

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Independence Day in Peru marks the anniversary of July 28, 1821, when the nation declared its independence from Spain. Independence was achieved in 1824 and is a national holiday.

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King's Birthday (TH)(1952): July 28

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn was born July 28, 1952, ascending to the Thai throne in 2016, where he was crowned in 2019. King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday is a national holiday in Thailand.

January

WWI Begins (1914): July 28

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On July 28, 1914, the first World War began. Called the Great War, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month to the day after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationa...

January

Olsok Eve (NO)(1030): July 29

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The first king of Norway, a Viking, was Olaf II Haraldsson, affectionately referred to as St. Olaf. He is the patron saint of the nation. Born in 955AD, he reigned over Norway from 1015 - 1028. He was fo...

January

Independence Day, (VU)(1980): July 30

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Independence Day in Vanuatu marks the anniversary of July 30, 1980, the official separation from the nations of Great Britain and France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Whistleblower Appreciation Day, Ntl. (1778...

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On July 30, 1778, despite being in the height of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress unanimously voted to side with ten whistleblowers who had reported misconduct committed by the Continental...

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