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.
2002 - John Lennon's childhood home in Liverpool is bought by his widow Yoko Ono and donated to the National Trust. The house, at 251 Menlove Avenue, is where the late Beatle lived with his aunt Mimi and where many of his early hits were written.
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.