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Independence Day in Indonesia marks the anniversary of August 17, 1945, when independence was declared against the Netherlands. Independence would be achieved December 27, 1949.This is a national holiday....
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August 17, 1894 the US Congress passed the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act. This allowed charitable institutions and nonprofit organizations to avoid or minimize their federal and state tax burdens in the United...
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World Humanitarian Day honors humanitarian aid workers for their work in helping people throughout the world. Its purpose is to increase knowledge of various humanitarian activities and honor those whom h...
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Independence Day in Afghanistan marks the anniversary of August 19, 1919, the day the Treaty of Rawalpindi removed the nation from British rule. This is a national holiday. This is a national holiday.
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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is sponsored by UNESCO. This observance is to remind the public of the history and plight of slaves. This campaign allows peopl...
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On August 24, 1991 Ukraine regained its independence from the Soviet Union. This was the second time it had declared independence from Moscow. The first time was on January 22, 1918. Independence would l...
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Independence Day in Uruguay marks the anniversary of August 25, 1825, the day the nation declared its independence from Brazil. This is a national holiday. This is a national holiday.
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National Secondhand Wardrobe Day commemorates hand-me-downs, clothing that has been passed down from an older sibling or friend, bought from and donated to a thrift shop. During this day, people free up t...
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Heroes Day is a national holiday set aside to remember all those who fought and died in the struggle for liberation in Nambia, which began on August 26, 1966. This is a national holiday.
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Independence Day in Moldova marks the anniversary of August 27, 1991, the day the nation declared its independence from the Soviet Union. This is a national holiday. This is a national holiday.
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Weed Out Hate Day memorializes Dr. Martin Luther King's most famous speech, "I have a Dream", delivered on this day, August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.
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Uprising Day in Slovakia marks the anniversary of August 29, 1944. the day the people rose up against the Nazi occupation. This is a national holiday. This is a national holiday.
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Liberation Day in Hong Kong marks the anniversary of August 1945 withdrawal of Japanese troops from the city. This is a city holiday celebrated on the last Monday of August. Whether it continues after 202...
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Enforced disappearance is frequently used as a strategy to spread terror within a society. The feeling of insecurity generated by this practice is not limited to the close relatives of the disappeared, bu...
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Victory Day in Turkey marks the anniversary of August 30, 1922, the day the nation achieved its independence. This is a national holiday.