Day Guide for Tuesday February 19th 2019 What are the holidays on February 19th 2019?

This is our day guide for Tuesday February 19th 2019 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 February 19th 2019

Cambodia: Meak Bochea

Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

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India (regional): Chahhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Birthday of the creator of the Maratha nation. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan

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India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th century

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India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas

Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty

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India (regional): Bhumchu Festival

An annual Buddhist festival that is said to predict the fate of Sikkim state for the coming year.

North Korea: Tree Planting Day

This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

Sri Lanka: Navam Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the appointment of Buddha's two chief disciples and the first-ever Buddhist Council held after the passing away of Lord Buddha

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven

Thailand: Makha Bucha

Shortly after Buddha began his teachings, 1250 monks gathered to hear Buddha preach.

Observances on February 19th 2019

USA: National Chocolate Mint Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Mint Day

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven.

International: Copernicus Day

Celebrate Copernicus Day on February 19th, commemorating the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus in 1473.

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General Information for February 19th 2019
There are 9 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.