Defenders Day (Ukraine) is a public holiday in Ukraine. It is celebrated annually on October 14th. On October 14th of 2014 then Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko issued a decree, making the day a new holiday: “Defender of Ukraine Day”. This was because of the Russian military's intervention into Ukraine (2014-present) and decommunization in Ukraine. The Ukraine parliament approved the … [Read more...]
Columbus Day
For a long time, the second Monday in October has been known as Columbus Day. However, since the 1970s many alternatives have been proposed for this day. Many see celebrating Columbus’ conquests in the Americas as a true offense against the native populations. Truly, though Italian Christopher Columbus’ exploration was exciting for Europe, it is important to note that the world was not … [Read more...]
2022 Fall Equinox
September 22nd marks the 2022 fall equinox in the northern hemisphere. The fall, or autumnal equinox occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south. Also, this day marks the official first day of fall in the northern hemisphere. What is an Equinox? During an equinox, the sun crosses the celestial equator. The celestial equator is an imaginary extension of Earth’s … [Read more...]
Individual Rights Day
Today, August 29th, is Individual Rights Day. This day is meant to celebrate the birthday, life, and philosophical teachings of John Locke. The topic of human rights had been discussed for decades before. However, Locke was the first to firmly argue that it is the government’s responsibility to recognize such rights and safeguard them. History of Individual Rights Day English … [Read more...]
The First Moon Landing
On this day in U.S. History: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to ever land on the moon. Within 6.5 hours, Armstrong took his first steps on the moon’s surface. As he strode, he famously stated, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The Mission On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy called a special joint session of … [Read more...]
World Population Day
Today, July 11th, is World Population Day. This day focuses primarily on issues caused by such an enormous population. On the other hand, it is also important to note that our population is more diverse and unique than ever before. The estimated current world population, as of July 2022, has climbed over 7.9 billion. Population History In 1987, supposedly on July 11th, the world … [Read more...]
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