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Bastille Day

The French celebrate their Fourth of July by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco   Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI, is often mistakenly credited with the quote, "Let them eat cake!"…

Veterans Day

Veterans’ Statistics, Veterans Day History, War Poetry, and More Also known as Remembrance Day around the world, this is an important date on the calendar. This day is set aside for commemorating…

Earth Day

Spikes in prices raise awareness of the need to conserve resources Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970, a result of the efforts of Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis.), a passionate advocate of…

Pat Day

Pat DayBorn: Oct. 13, 1953Jockey 4-time Eclipse award winner; became all-time leader in earnings in 2002; over 8,000 career victories; won Kentucky Derby (1992), 5 Preaknesses (1985,90,94-96…

Notable Women in U.S. Government

Sandra Day O'Connor Biographies ofNotable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and Scholars Fashion Designers…

May Day

(Encyclopedia) May Day, first day of May. Its celebration probably originated in the spring fertility festivals of India and Egypt. The festival of the Roman goddess of spring, Flora, was celebrated…

Memorial Day

(Encyclopedia) Memorial Day, holiday in the United States observed in late May. Previously designated Decoration Day, it was inaugurated in 1868 by Gen. John A. Logan for the purpose of decorating…

Lady Day

(Encyclopedia) Lady Day or Annunciation: see Mary.