Many people have had a great influence upon our world. Some have changed it in a generally good way, such as Abraham Lincoln. Others have affected the world negatively, such as Adolph Hitler. Still others have changed the world thoroughly, their changes resounding through time, such as Christopher...
The United Nations (UN) officially observes the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare on April 29 each year. The Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare gives people the chance to pay tribute to the victims of chemical warfare. It also allows governments and...
The United Nations (UN) has a two-day global observance that occurs on May 8 and 9 each year. It is known as the “Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War”. This two-day observance gives people, non-government...
The Norwegian Constitution ('Grunnlov') of May 1814 is the oldest European constitution that is still in use, and the second oldest in the world – behind the American, by which it was inspired. It commemorates the date when the nation's constitution was signed at Eidsvoll on May 17, 1814. It...
Naadam (meaning:'games') is a traditional festival in Mongolia. The festival is also locally termed 'eriin gurvan naadam', 'the three games of men'. The games are Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery and are held throughout the country during midsummer. Women have started participating in...
Commonwealth Constitution Day of Puerto Rico (Día de la Constitución del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico) commemorates the signing of the first Constitution in 1952. Usual celebrations to honor this occasion are parades, partying, and other types of festivities. The Constitution...