Canada Day
As a statutory national holiday, it commemorates the1867 Confederation of Canada. Celebrations typically include fireworks, parades, and barbecues nationwide, often with a focus on wearing red and white to mark the country's anniversary
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Martyrdom of the Báb (Baháʼí)
The Báb, considered a manifestation of God by people of the Baháʼí faith was executed on this day in 1850. It is one of the nine holy days of the faith.
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Malala Day (International)
On this day the world celebrates Malala Day in honour of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai. She has spent her life fighting for the rights of children and women. Today is her birthday.
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Bastille Day – France
The French National Day is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, a major event of the French Revolution, as well as the Fête de la Fédération that celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790.
