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Oct 27, 2009 · Memorial Day is a federal holiday that celebrates and honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Observed every year on the last Monday of May, Memorial …

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

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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 …

Oct 27, 2009 · The history of St. Patrick’s Day dates back more than 1,000 years. Although largely a secular holiday today, the origin of St. Patrick’s Day is religious.

Dec 30, 2009 · Father’s Day celebrates dads on the third Sunday in June. Starting in Washington, it became a national holiday in 1972.

Dec 16, 2009 · The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—celebrates the birth of American independence from the British Empire. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted …