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The South America category covers events that celebrate or occur in South America, including the nations and territories of Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ghana, Suriname, French Guiana, and the Falkland Islands.
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May 1st is International Labor Day, an official holiday in over 80 countries including China and Mexico. International Labor Day remembers the Haymarket Martyrs in Chicago in 1886. It was 1886 when the...
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International Migratory Bird Day occurs on the second Saturday in May in the U.S. and Canada and the 2nd Saturday in October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean each year. But we rec...
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Day of National Honor in Peru marks the anniversary of October 9, 1968, the official day Peru nationalized its oil fields. This is a national holiday.
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International Migratory Bird Day takes place on the second Saturday in May in the U.S. and Canada and in October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean each year. Why Celebrate Migratory...
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Saint Sebastian was a maverick saint, known for his bravery and his under cover life as a Christian, hiding at the very top of Roman nobility, before Rome became Christian. This was highly dangerous at th...
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Commemorating a pagan festival celebrating the goddess of abundance, Ekeko and the January 24, 1781 battle between the Bolivians and imperial Spain, Alasitas is held annually on this date in the city of L...
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The Dog Days of Summer in the Southern Hemisphere are the hottest days of the year. They received their name because in ancient times they were based upon the movements of the star Sirius, which was also...
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A celebration of multiculturalism, the end of slavery and the diversity of Columbian Society, Carnaval de Negros y Blancos (Carnival of Black & White) is annual celebration in Columbia. Featuring food, mu...
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Premio lo Nuestro, established in 2003, is the Central and South American music awards broadcast on Univision. It honors the Song of the Year, New Solo act or group of the year, Established Group of the y...
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Created by global wireless provider T-Mobile, Break with your Wireless Carrier Day is a promotion designed to encourage people to review their cellular contracts. If you're paying too much or not getting...
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On February 23, 1970, the South American country of Guyana was granted its independence from Britain. This is a national holiday.
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Today is the first day of the season of the year sequestered between the long, hot days of summer and short, bitter cold days winter, otherwise known as Autumn, (or Fall). Fall begins at the Autumnal Equi...
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