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During the Villmergen War of 1712, the women of the townships of Meisterschwaden and Fahrwangen Switzerland paraded to the frontlines to assist the men fighting. Each year in honor of this event, the youn...
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On January 11, 1838 Samuel Morse or Alfred Vail made their first public demonstration of the electric telegraph together. The purpose of this day is to increase interest in Morse Code, and help people lea...
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Liberation Day in Togo marks the anniversary of January 13, 1967, the day the government of Grunitzky was overthrown by rebels headed by Eyadema. This is a national holiday.
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Army Day, also referred to as Day of the Defenders in Uzbekistan marks the anniversary of January 14, 1992, the day the Armed Forces were established in the nation. This is a national holiday.
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General Robert E Lee and General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson were confederate officers during the American Civil War representing the South. Both are Virginia natives and both were born in the month of Jan...
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January 14, 1784, the Continental Congress of the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris, signed September 3, 1783. This document officially ended the war for independence between the United States an...
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John Chilembwe was a Baptist pastor who helped lead an uprising against British colonial rule in now Malawi (Nyasaland). The uprising lasted from January 23-26, 1915. Though the revolt would fail, and Chi...
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Liberation Day in Poland marks the anniversary of January 17, 1945, the day the city of Warsaw was liberated from Nazi occupation by Russian forces. This is a national holiday.
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Army Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of January 20, 1986, the day Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan and his government were overthrown by the Army. This is a public holiday.
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National Heroes Day in Guinea-Bissau marks the anniversary of January 20, 1973, the day Amilcar Cabral, a leader of the independence movement, was assassinated. This is a national holiday.
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Martyrs Day is a national holiday in Azerbaijan, honoring the sacrifice of the Azeris. Ultimately, 131 civilians killed by troops and 744 injured over several days by the Soviet Union beginning January 20...
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Spouse's Day in the United States is set aside to show gratitude and appreciation for the man or woman who stands beside you through thick and thin.
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January 27, 1945, the Soviet Army liberated the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Each year since 1996, the nation of Germany has marked this anniversary as a day to remember all victims of...
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The Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace 2019 - 2028 honors the former South African president for his humility, forgiveness, and compassion. It acknowledges his contributions to the struggle for democracy and...
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This week (Previously in November) is designed to encourage volunteers to help clear snow and ice from the homes of families of deployed, deceased, elderly or injured veterans. Call (888) 611.2955 to par...
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The entire month of February is designated as Patient Recognition Month by Army Medicine. The intent of this month is to reinforce our partnership with our Soldiers and other beneficiaries; reaffirm that...