Swiss National Day

Swiss National Day is celebrated on August 1st and is one of the most important holidays in Switzerland. It commemorates the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291, when the […]

Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day is celebrated on August 1st in several countries, primarily in the Caribbean, to commemorate the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. This day marks the end of […]

Benin Independence Day

Benin Independence Day is celebrated on August 1st and marks the country’s independence from French colonial rule in 1960. This day is significant in Benin’s history as it represents the […]

Minden Day

Minden Day is celebrated on August 1st by several British Army regiments to commemorate their participation in the Battle of Minden, a significant battle during the Seven Years' War. Here’s […]

Horses’ Birthday

Horses' Birthday is celebrated on August 1st in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in Australia, to mark the official birthday of all horses. This standardization helps simplify the age classification for […]

People’s Liberation Army

Army Day, also known as People's Liberation Army (PLA) Day, is celebrated on August 1st in China. It commemorates the founding of the PLA, which was established on August 1, […]