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The Mexico and Central America category covers events about the culture, or taking place in the nations of the Caribbean (formerly West Indies), Central America, or Mexico.
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Independence Day in the Bahamas marks the anniversary of July 10, 1973, the official declaration of Independence from the nation of Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL BRIDAL SALE The National Bridal Sale Event, a much-anticipated annual event, occurs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It allows brides-to-be to purchase their dream wedding...
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The Day of Joy marks the fall of Managua, Nicaragua, to the Sandinistas on July 17, 1979, and the flight of President Anastasio Somoza Debayle to the United States for asylum.
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Liberation Day in Nicaragua marks the July 19, 1979, anniversary of the Sandinista's defeat of the Somoza dictatorship. Liberation Day is a national holiday.
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PREMIOS JUVENTUD: CELEBRATING YOUNG LATINO TALENT Premios Juventud, an annual awards show, has celebrated young talent in the Latin music and entertainment industry since its inception in 2004. Organized...
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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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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.
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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.
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Hurricanes devastate the Caribbean, and no island or shoreline is safe. Due to global warming, storms continue to grow in strength, frequency, and size. Since the 16th century, the fourth Monday of July h...
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Armed Forces Day in Guatemala marks the June 30, 1871, anniversary of the Liberal Revolution, which ended the Carrera Administration and set the nation on a new path. Today is a national holiday in Guatem...
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Organic Act Day celebrates the June 22, 1954, issuance of the Revised Organic Act defining the governance of the US Virgin Islands. This state holiday occurs on the third Monday in June.
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World Rainforest Day is a collaborative effort to raise awareness and encourage action to save the rainforests. This day envisions organizations and people everywhere coming together by reaching across po...
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The Tropics are the region of the earth between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. They represent 40 percent of the world's land mass and 80 percent of biodiversity. They are the world's lungs, the sour...
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Año Nuevo Azteca in Mexico: Celebrating the Aztec Calendar's Rich Heritage Año Nuevo Azteca, or Aztec New Year, is an observance in Mexico that honors the ancient Aztec calendar, a central element of Az...
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Anthem and Flag Day in Aruba: A Celebration of National Identity and Pride Anthem and Flag Day in Aruba, celebrated annually on March 18, is a significant national holiday commemorating the island's adop...
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Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss or Baron Bliss (1869 - 1926) is the beloved benefactor of the Central American nation of Belize (formerly British Honduras). The anniversary of his death, March 9, 1926, i...
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Often referred to as "Mexico's Lincoln," Benito Juárez lived between 1806 and 1872 and was president of Mexico for five terms between 1858 and 1872. Juárez was responsible for the legislation that limited...
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American Citizenship Day in Puerto Rico, observed annually on March 2, commemorates the day in 1917 when Puerto Ricans were collectively granted U.S. citizenship under the Jones-Shafroth Act. President Wo...
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Daylight Savings Day for the United States, Bahamas, Canada, Cuba, Saint Pierre & Miquelon falls second Sunday of March (spring forward) and the first Sunday of November (fall back). The saying, “spring...
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The first day of spring is Día Del Turista (Day of the Tourist) in Mexico, and it is celebrated predominantly in the northern cities and towns bordering the United States. It’s a day for the vendors in...