Day Guide for Thursday February 19th 2015 What are the holidays on February 19th 2015?

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Holidays on February 19th 2015

International: Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Regional

India (regional): Chahhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Birthday of the creator of the Maratha nation

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India (regional): Losar

Tibetan New year, also known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar

Jordan: Public Holiday

Find out the dates, history and background of the Jordan Public Holiday holiday.

South Korea: Korean New Year Holiday

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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General Information for February 19th 2015
There are 6 public holidays today.
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On this Day in History
1997 - China's reformist Deng Xiaoping dies at the age of 92, but his combination of official defence of Communism and de facto free market policies continue to mould Chinese history.
1985 - The first episode of the British soap opera EastEnders is broadcast.
1968 - The High Court awards compensation to 62 children born with thalidomide-induced deformities. The 'Children of Thalidomide' were just one of the world-shaping events featured in Billy Joel's song We Didn't Start the Fire.
1674 - England and the Netherlands sign a treaty ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War. As part of the agreement, the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam is transferred to England, and renamed New York.