This is our day guide for Sunday May 24th 2015 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on May 24th 2015
International: Culture and Literacy Day
Slavic missionaries Cyril (Constantine) and Metod (Methodius) came to Great Moravia
International: Pentecost Sunday
Celebrates the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter
Ecuador: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha
The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of Quito
Israel: Pentecost
Shavuot is one of the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. Also known as the Feast of Weeks
Malaysia: Public Holiday
Kelantan only. Allow supporters to travel to FA Cup in Kuala Lumpur| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for May 24th 2015 | |
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| There are 5 public holidays today. | |
| Day 144 of 2015 | |
| 221 days left in 2015 | |
| Week 21 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1989 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade goes on general release. | |
| 1966 - The Controversial Footballer Eric Cantona is born. | |
| 1945 - The wife of Elvis Presley, Priscilla Beaulieu, is born. | |
| 1819 - Queen Victoria is born. |
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