This is our day guide for Thursday May 9th 2024 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 9th 2024
International: Day of Victory over Fascism
Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War
International: Europe Day
Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union
International: Liberation day
Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II on 9 May 1945
International: Ascension Day
This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.Not a Public Holiday
Germany: Father's Day
Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers
Uzbekistan: Memorial Day
Introduced by President Islam Karimov as a commemoration of those who suffered in the war against fascism during World War II and who sacrificed their lives for freedom of the countryObservances on May 9th 2024
USA: National Butterscotch Brownie Day
Gentlemen prefer blondies - especially freshly cooked ones.
USA: National Lost Sock Memorial Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lost Sock Memorial Day
USA: National Moscato Day
Raise a glass to National Moscato Day
USA: National Women’s Checkup Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Women’s Checkup Day
Croatia: Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day
Find out the dates and history of Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day
European Union: Europe Day
Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union
USA: National Sleepover Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sleepover Day.
International: Ascension Day
This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
Germany: Father's Day
Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathersMay 8th 2024 | Go to Today | May 10th 2024
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| General Information for May 9th 2024 | |
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| There are 6 public holidays today. | |
| Day 130 of 2024 | |
| 236 days left in 2024 | |
| Week 19 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1974 - Impeachment hearings are opened against Richard Milhous Nixon - 37th President of the United States. | |
| 1949 - Singer/songwriter Billy Joel is born. | |
| 1945 - The Channel Islands - including Jersey and Guernsey - are liberated from Nazi occupation. | |
| 1927 - Canberra, Australia is inaugurated as the new national capital. |
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