Day Guide for Wednesday February 6th 2019 What are the holidays on February 6th 2019?

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Holidays on February 6th 2019

International: Chinese New Year Holiday

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.

Bhutan: Losar Holiday

Second day of public holidays to mark the lunar new year

Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday

Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

New Zealand: Waitangi Day

Commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand' s founding document

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 Holiday

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

Observances on February 6th 2019

United Kingdom: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

This national holiday can be blamed on the weather and one mom's fun-loving attitude.

United Nations: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation 

USA: National Lame Duck Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lame Duck Day

International: World Read Aloud Day

An opportunity for people all around the globe to celebrate the joy of reading aloud.

Norway: Sami National Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Sami National Day.

USA: National Women and Girls in Sports Day

Celebrate the impact of female athletes on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, honoring achievements and advocating for equality.

USA: National Frozen Yogurt Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Frozen Yogurt Day.

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General Information for February 6th 2019
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 37 of 2019
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On this Day in History
1958 - Eight players of Manchester United lose their lives in an air crash, along with the club secretary, chief coach, trainer, and eight journalists, at the Munich Air Disaster.
1952 - King George VI dies from a coronary thrombosis in Sandringham House, his birthplace.
1804 - English Chemist Joseph Priestley dies quietly at his home in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
46 BC - Roman leader Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio and Juba at Thapsus.