Day Guide for Monday March 14th 2016 What are the holidays on March 14th 2016?

This is our day guide for Monday March 14th 2016 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 March 14th 2016

International: Green Monday

Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches

International: Commonwealth Day

Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthday

Albania: Summer Day

Signifies the end of winter, the rebirth of nature and a rejuvenation of spirit amongst Albanians

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Australia (regional): Adelaide Cup

South Australia Only. The cup has been held on the second Monday of March since March 2006. Before 2006 it was held in May

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Australia (regional): Canberra Day

Public Holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The day celebrates the official naming of Canberra in 1913.

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Australia (regional): Labour Day

Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day

Hungary: Revolution Day (bridge day)

Public holiday as National Day falls on a Tuesday in 2016. Compensated by Saturday 5 March

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New Zealand (regional): Taranaki Anniversary Day

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General Information for March 14th 2016
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 74 of 2016
292 days left in 2016
Week 11 of the year
On this Day in History
2005 - More than 1.1 million people take to the streets of Beirut to demonstrate against Syria's military presence, and against Lebanon's government, following the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
2002 - Sixteen 'Falun Gong' practitioners, including four Swiss nationals, are arrested during a protest outside Beijing's liaison office. Police said they were causing an obstruction and refused to move away. 'Falun Gong' said the protest had been peaceful.
1889 - The German Ferdinand von Zeppelin patents his 'Navigable Balloon'.
1757 - Having been found guilty of not having done his utmost at the battle of Menorca, Admiral Byng is executed by firing squad on the deck of HMS Monarch.