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NATIONAL MASSACHUSETTS DAY - August 17. Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar® to celebrate Massachusetts the 6th state to join the Union. National Day Calendar is committed to celebrating every aspect of our nation's diverse culture and history, which is why we proudly introduced National State Days.
1 day ago · First, here is a refresher: The summer solstice is the first day of summer, according to astronomy. The word solstice comes from the Latin words “sun” and “stoppage.” It makes sense: The Sun stops moving North that day. The Sun’s most direct rays reach the maximum northernmost position.
Jun 16, 2024 · Independence Day, in India, national holiday celebrated annually on August 15. Independence Day marks the end of British rule in 1947 and the establishment of a free and independent Indian nation. It also marks the anniversary of the partition of the subcontinent into two countries, India and Pakistan.
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- Independence Day in India occurs on August 15 of every year. It celebrates the date in 1947 when the Indian Independence Act came into effect, whic...
- Independence Day is celebrated through festivities across India. Notably, the prime minister visits the Red Fort monument for a flag-raising ceremo...
- Independence Day in India marks the partition of India and Pakistan. The Indian Independence Act, passed by Britain’s Parliament, ordered that the...
- India’s path to independence from British rule was spearheaded by the work of Mahatma Gandhi, who organized and led a series of nonviolent protests...
1 day ago · August 1, traditionally known as Lammas Day, was an old festival to mark the annual wheat and corn harvest. It was a sort of Thanksgiving (harvest time) in Britain. Lammas also marked the mid-point between the summer solstice and autumn equinox. Learn more about Lammas Day. August 5 is a Civic Holiday in many parts of Canada.
3 days ago · August is one of the warmest months of the year in London, when you can enjoy the capital’s many outdoor and open-air activities and make the most of the long summer days. Children are on school summer holidays during August, so there are always plenty of family-friendly things to do in London.
Jun 6, 2024 · With one day in Salzburg, explore the old town, enjoy the view from Hohensalzburg, and visit Mozart’s birthplace. Many people visit Salzburg as part of road trip or rail trip through Europe. For the best experience, plan on spending one night here. This allows you to enjoy Salzburg at sunset after the day-trippers leave.
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2 days ago · Astropedia provides the list of Hindu festivals in August, 2024. You can also get all the Festivals dates, timings, rituals and other benefits based on Hindu calendar in the month of August.