Who’s celebrating today? March 21, 2012

Born on this day: Mexican Statesman, Reformer and former President Benito Juarez (1806) and German songwriter and composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1865).

South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day, to honor the heroes who died while protesting segregation in the township of Sharpeville some 52 years ago.

Happy Independence Day, Namibia!

Today is the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.  Canada supports this UN declared holiday with its annual March 21 Campaign.

Happy Mothers Day to all moms in Egypt and Syria!

Lesotho marks National Tree Planting Day.

Youth Day is celebrated in Tunisia.

Nowruz marks the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar and the first day of spring.

 

Who’s celebrating today? March 20, 2012

Happy Independence Day, Tunisia!

 

Who’s celebrating today? March 12, 2012

Commonwealth Day is celebrated in 54 countries including Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Belize, and the Bahamas.

It’s Arbor Day in the People’s Republic of China.

Today is the 100th birthday of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

Happy Independence Day, Mauritius (1968)!

Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria’s Name Day is observed.

Gabon marks Renovation Day.

It’s Youth Day in Zambia.

American novelist Jack Kerouac was born on this day in 1922.

New Zealand commemorates the anniversary of Taranaki, the founding of the provinces.

In Victoria, it’s Labor Day; in Tasmania, it’s Eight Hour Day.

 

Who’s celebrating today? March 5, 2012

Today is the anniversary of the fall of the Alamo (aka “Alamo Day‘).

Norfolk Island marks Foundation Day, commemorating the arrival of its first settlers, Lieutenant Philip Gidley King and 22 other people (including 15 convicts).

Happy Independence Day, Ghana! (1957)

Italian artist Michelangelo was born on this day in 1475.

 

Who’s celebrating today? March 2, 2012

Ethiopia remembers the Battle of Adowa (1896) against Italy.

Peasants’ Day is observed in Myanmar.

Texas Independence Day is the anniversary of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence (1836).

American author Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel was born on this day in 1904.

Libya marks Jamahiriya Day (aka “People’s Authority Day”).

It’s National Anthem Day.  Time to sing your country’s song!

In 1917, Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship.

Who’s celebrating today? February 27, 2012

Happy Independence Day, Dominican Republic!

Born on this day: American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807).

Ecuador marks National Unity Day.

It’s Green Monday (aka “Clean Monday”) in Cyprus and Greece,denoting the beginning of Lent.

 

Who’s celebrating today? February 24, 2012

Cuba commemorates the Baire Proclamation, issued on this day in 1895 to signify the nation’s independence from Spanish occupation.

Today is Dia de la Bandera (aka “Flag Day“) in Mexico.

Happy Independence Day, Estonia (1919)!

Romania celebrates Dragobetele.

Who’s celebrating today? February 22, 2012

1st U.S. President George Washington was born on this day in 1732.

Happy Independence Day, St. Lucia (1979)!

Syria marks Unity Day.

Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day.

Ash Wednesday is observed by the Christian world.

Who’s celebrating today? February 18, 2012

Happy Independence Day, Gambia (1965)!

Nepal marks National Democracy Day.

Pluto was discovered on this day in 1930.

Who’s celebrating today? February 16, 2012

Happy Independence Day, Lithuania!

North Korea marks Kim Jong-Il’s birthday.