Independence Day is the national day of the United States, celebrating the Declaration of Independence (from Great Britain) on 4th July 1776. It is associated with fireworks, parades and many other public events celebrating the history and traditions of the United States. Click here to find out more.
This annual event, hoping to raise the awareness of global population issues, was established by the United Nations in 1989. It was inspired by public interest in Five Billion Day on 11th July 1987, the date on which the world's population is estimated to have reached 5 billion people.
Do you know what the world's population is now? If you'd like to find out, click here - it is quite scary to watch the numbers grow!
People in Northern Ireland celebrate Orangemen's Day to commemorate the Prince William of Orange’s victory over James II at the Battle of the Boyne, which took place on Ireland's east coast in 1690. The day is often marked by parades or demonstrations. Click here to find out more.
Bastille Day is the national day of France. It commemorates storming of the Bastille, a famous prison, during the French revolution in 1789. It is also called La Fête Nationale or simply Le Quatorze Juillet. People celebrate with fireworks, parades and many other public events celebrating France's history and culture. Click here to find out more.
Saint Swithun was Bishop of Winchester from his consecration in 852 until his death in July 862. While little is known of his life, he is associated with several miracles, and particularly with the weather:
St Swithun's day if thou dost rain
For forty days it will remain
St Swithun's day if thou be fair
For forty days 'twill rain no more
Why don't you watch and see if it comes true this year!
Every year people around the world are invited to mark Nelson Mandela Day (his birthday) by making a difference in their communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better, and Mandela Day is an occasion for everyone to take action and inspire change.
Click here to find out more about him.
In 2011, the UN proclaimed the International Day of Friendship with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, and cultures can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The UN wanted the day to involve young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity.
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