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Also on This Day in History Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on June 1st 1779

Oct 27, 2009 · Memorial Day 2026 is on Monday, May 25. The holiday has been observed annually on the last Monday in May since 1971. Prior to that, Memorial Day fell on May 30 each year with few …

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Oct 27, 2009 · D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries …

Mar 30, 2017 · April Fools’ Day, sometimes called All Fools’ Day, is several centuries old. Its exact origins remain a mystery.

Oct 27, 2009 · The History of St. Patrick's Day Distinguish St. Patrick's Day myths from reality and find out why this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish people around the world.

Dec 16, 2009 · Independence Day is celebrated annually on July 4 on the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s adoption in 1776. The date has earned the holiday its popular nicknames: the …

Apr 29, 2011 · Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. While dates and celebrations vary, Mother’s Day traditionally involves …

Dec 30, 2009 · Father’s Day in the United States is held annually on the third Sunday in June. In 2026, Father’s Day occurs on Sunday, June 21. The holiday’s date has remained consistent ever since the ...