Day Guide for Monday May 20th 2019

This is our day guide for Monday May 20th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 140 of 2019.

Holidays on May 20th 2019

International: Visakha Bucha Day (in lieu). Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
International: Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday. Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Cambodia: Day of Remembrance. A day to respect and pray for the victims who passed away under the Democratic Kampuchea regime
Cameroon: National Day. The United Republic of Cameroon replaced the federal structure on this day in 1972.

Regional

Canada (regional): National Patriots' Day. National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) is a commemoration of the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837

Regional

Canada (regional): Victoria Day. Victoria Day celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria. Following the death of Queen Victoria, May 24th was decreed as Empire Day across the British Empire
Cayman Islands: Discovery Day. Commemorates the discovery of the Sister Islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman by Christopher Columbus in 1503
East Timor: Independence Restoration Day. East Timor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on 20 May 2002 when it gained independence from Indonesia

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Observances on May 20th 2019

  • USA: National Be a Millionaire Day
  • USA: National Pick Strawberries Day
  • USA: National Quiche Lorraine Day
  • United Nations: World Bee Day
  • USA: National Streaming Day

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