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European events take place in or feature the culture and nations of Western Europe.
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The UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called the UEFA Euro, is one of the premier tournaments in international football, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It is...
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The Wife Carrying World Championship in Finland has been held each year since 1991. The event is organized through volunteers from nearby village associations, entrepreneurs and seniors and youth living i...
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The Tour de France is an annual cycling event done in stages held in France. Tour de France is the oldest of the three most prestigious global cycling events. Although the routes may vary, the format re...
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The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, launches the Festival of San Fermin, which runs July 6-14 each year. It is a tradition nearly 1,000 years old, and the actual running of the bulls begins on Ju...
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ITALY'S TORNEO DELLA QUINTANA: A HISTORIC JOUSTING SPECTACLE The Torneo della Quintana, a historic jousting tournament, is a significant cultural event held annually in Foligno, Italy. The tournament dat...
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Bastille Day is a big event in France. Night Watch is the night before and it is celebrated with fireworks and festivities.
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La Fête Nationale or Bastille Day is National Day in France. It commemorates July 14, 1789, storming of the Bastille, a prison in Paris. Storming the Bastille was one of the first significant acts of ar...
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Lollapalooza Paris launched in 2017, featuring several days of incredible music and fun-loving fans. Lollapalooza is an annual music festival that features an eclectic collection of popular music genres,...
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Tomorrowland is the biggest electronic music festival in the world. Held over two weekends in Belgium, it includes electronic shows, live music, and one-of-a-kind shows. Simulcast to local venues in Abu D...
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In 1575, a plague ripped through Venice, in today's Italy, killing over 50,000 people or one-third of the population. In fear and panic, the Venetians prayed and vowed to build a new church for the Redeem...
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Independence Day in Belgium marks the anniversary of July 21, 1831, when King Leopold I ascended to the throne. Independence Day marks the official separation from the nation of The Netherlands and is a n...
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On July 22, 2011, Utoeya Massacre occurred. Carried out by Anders Behring Breivik, the sequential attacks targeted the children of the government and business elites, ultimately claiming 77 lives. There...
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CELEBRATING SMOKY BEER: RAUCHBIER DAY Rauchbier Day, celebrated annually on July 23, honors the centuries-old tradition of brewing Germany's distinctive smoky beer. This date marks the anniversary of an...
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The Grand Prix of Belgium is part of the Formula One World Championship circuit. First held in the Spa region in 1921, this race is known for its unpredictable weather.
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Saint James is the patron saint of Spain. His feast day is celebrated on July 25. When the 25th falls on a Sunday, the entire year is considered a holy year. Pilgrims come from throughout the nation to vi...
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Sleepyhead Day might be called the revenge of the early risers, especially if you are not a morning person. It is celebrated in Finland yearly and pranks the family snoozer, the last person to get up. Thi...
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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...
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans in France is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsports, which includes the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix. It is the longest-running (first held in 1923) active sports c...
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Europe has some fascinating traditions, often originating in ancient pagan traditions or Christianity. The Baby Jumping Festival of Castrillo de Murcia, Spain, is one such amusing event. The festival's ma...
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Every year since 1904, Leipzig, Germany, has hosted a music festival celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach. In this city, Bach composed many of his most beloved pieces. The Leipzig Bach Music Festiva...