Christians observe the Feast of St. Joseph.
Iran marks the National Day of Oil, to commemorate the nationalization of its oil fields in 1963.
Each year, Mission San Juan Capistrano (California) celebrates the return of the swallows.
The Battle of Azua (1844) is remembered in the Dominican Republic.
U.S. President Grover Cleveland was born on this day in 1837.
Aruba celebrates National Flag and Anthem Day (1948).
Said Mohamed Cheikh Day is observed in Comoros, to commemorate the anniversary of the President’s death.
Today is Marien Ngouabi Day in the Republic of Congo, to honor the man who rose from humble beginnings to become the nation’s military President from 1938 through 1977.
Mongolia marks Men’s and Soldiers’ Day, the anniversary of military establishment.
It’s the anniversary of the 1938 Oil Expropriation in Mexico.
Turkey observes the anniversary of the Canakkale Naval Victory Day.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Suffolk County, Massachusetts observes Evacuation Day.
Happy St. Urho’s Day (the legendary patron saint of Finland)!
4th U.S. President James Madison was born on this day in 1751.
The U.S. also celebrates Freedom of Information Day.
In the Roman calendar, this day is referred to as the “ides of March,” but is most fatefully remembered as the anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar (44 BC).
Belarus marks Constitution Day (1994).
The birthday of Joseph Jenkins Roberts (1809-1876), the first President of Liberia, is commemorated today.
Happy National Day, Hungary!
7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson was born on this day in 1767.
Maine became the 23rd state of the Union on this day in 1820.
German physicist Albert Einstein was born on this day in 1879.
It’s Constitution Day in Andorra.
Lebanon marks the Day of Solidarity with South Lebanon.
The U.S. observes Pi Day to commemorate the mathematical constant pi (3.14).
Japan celebrates White Day, a day on which men give gifts to women from whom they received gifts for Valentine’s Day, just one month earlier.
The national holiday Summer Day is commemorated in Albania.
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.
American writer and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats was born on this day in 1916.
Lithuania observes Restoration of Statehood Day.
Daylight savings time begins today in many places around the world.
Myanmar’s Dry Season Celebration takes places today.
U.S. abolitionist Harriet Tubman was born on this day (1920 or 1922).
The first U.S. paper money was issued on this day in 1862.
TIbetan Uprising Day is observed today, in memory of the 1959 rebellion against the occupation of Tibet by the PRC’s army.
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.
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