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European events take place in or feature the culture and nations of Western Europe.
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The Calcio Storico Fiorentino, often called Calcio Fiorentino, can be considered sport's answer to anger management. This traditional sport of Florence, Italy, dates back to the 16th century and combines...
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On June 5, 1849, Denmark became a constitutional monarchy, and the constitution was changed and readopted on June 5, 1953. Constitution Day in Denmark marks these two anniversaries and is a national holid...
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June 6, 1944, D-Day, was the Allied forces' first day of the massive invasion of Normandy, France. At the time, the Axis powers, led by Nazi Germany, held most of Europe under their authority. This invasi...
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Ducasse de Mons (Doudou) is an eight-day festival running Sunday through Sunday, including a Friday night concert, festivities, the procession, Car d'Or, and the fight between Saint George and the dragon...
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Often the 'happiest place to live on earth' and home of the Northern Lights, reindeer, and gorgeous scenery, Scandinavia's Finland honors the birth of its sixth president, Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, on June...
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The Tuesday after the Christian observation of Pentecost (seven weeks after Easter celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the remaining Apostles) is observed in Frankfurt, Germany, as Forest Day...
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On June 17, 1944, Iceland gained its independence from Denmark. Independence Day is its national holiday celebrating this event.
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On June 6, 1523, Gustavus I ascended to the throne. June 6, 1809, is the day Sweden adopted its constitution. National Day in Sweden celebrates both of these events, and it is a national holiday.
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ABOUT THE NATO SUMMIT The NATO Summit is an annual gathering of the leaders of member countries to discuss and make decisions on critical security and defense issues. The first NATO Summit began in 1957...
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PinkPop Festival began in 1970 and has been held annually in Landgraaf, Limburg, The Netherlands. It got its name from its original date on Pentecost Monday (which is called "Pinksteren" in Dutch). Today...
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Portugal Day celebrates the death anniversary of Portugal's beloved poet Luis Vaz de Camoens on June 10, 1580. Portugal Day is a national holiday.
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Primavera Sound is a notable music festival that typically takes place annually in Barcelona, Spain. It started in 2001 and quickly gained a reputation for its eclectic and broad range of musical genres,...
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Primavera Sound is a notable music festival that typically takes place annually in Barcelona, Spain. It first started in 2001 and quickly gained a reputation for its eclectic and broad range of musical ge...
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After World War II, Italians had several decisions to make, not the least of which was how they wanted to be governed. Having survived a dictator and fascism, the population could choose a monarchy or a r...
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Denmark's eight-day Roskilde Festival began in 1971 when a couple of high school students, Mogens Sandfær and Jesper Switzer Møller, with promoter Carl Fischer, decided they needed a reason to party and h...
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Celebrating the patron saint of the poor and illiterate, Saint Anthony of Padua's Feast Day falls on the anniversary of his death, June 13, 1231 AD. Saint Anthony of Padua's Feast Day is a national holida...
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The Viking Games features popular games and events based on Viking mythology, occurring annually in Frederikssund, Denmark. In the summer of 793 AD, the Vikings landed on the island of Lindisfarne on the...
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The Battle of Waterloo started on June 18, 1815, near Waterloo, Belgium. Its conclusion marks the end of French domination in Europe and the rise of the United Kingdom as a superpower. The Battle of Wat...
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The Wedding with the Sea, or Sposalizio del Mare, is an annual ceremony held in the Italian city of Venice on the Sunday following the Feast of the Ascension, which falls 40 days after Easter. The ceremon...
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Amerigo Vespucci Day: Celebrating the Namesake of America Amerigo Vespucci Day, commemorated on March 9, celebrates the life and legacy of the Italian explorer after whom the Americas are named. This day...