Below is a list of days that have been recognised as international observancesby the United Nations December. 1 December World AIDS Day 2 December International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 3 December International Day of Persons with Disabilities 5 December International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 5 December World Soil […]
Αρχεία για Νοέμβριος, 2014
International World Days-December
Νοέ 201430
Today-November 16
Νοέ 201416
Today is.. Have A Party With Your Bear Day!! Have a Party with Your Bear Day is one of several bear-related holidays of which Teddy Bear Picnic Day is the most famous. The origins and history of this holiday are shrouded in obscurity, although may be a variation on another bear-related holiday. Aside from the obvious, […]
November 15
Νοέ 201415
On November 15, we celebrate: Philanthropy Day This most generous of holidays was founded to promote and celebrate giving in all its forms.The festival is also a grassroots movement to praise and encourage kindness wherever it occurs. The aim of the celebration is actually twofold – to raise awareness of the importance of philanthropy, and […]
International World Days
Νοέ 201414
Below is a list of days that have been recognized as international observances by the United Nations. November Thanksgiving (United States)– Fourth Thursday of November Melbourne Cup Day– 1st Tuesday in November World Vegan Day– November 1 All Saints’ Day– November 1 All Souls’ Day– November 2 Bonfire Night(also Guy Fawkes Night) – November 5 […]
Today In History-November 13
Νοέ 201413
What Happened This Day In History November 13 1474 In the Swiss-Burgundian Wars, Swiss infantry shatters the army of Charles the Bold at Hericourt near Belfort, countering his march to Lorraine. 1835 Texans officially proclaim independence from Mexico, and calls itself the Lone Star Republic, after its flag, until its admission to the Union in […]
Today In History-November 13 (cont.)
Νοέ 201413
What Happened This Day In History November 13 1474 In the Swiss-Burgundian Wars, Swiss infantry shatters the army of Charles the Bold at Hericourt near Belfort, countering his march to Lorraine. 1835 Texans officially proclaim independence from Mexico, and calls itself the Lone Star Republic, after its flag, until its admission to the Union in […]
Today in History-November 12
Νοέ 201412
What Happened This Day In History A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on this day in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened today in history. Today in History November 12 1035 King Canute of Norway dies. 1276 […]
Guy Fawkes
Νοέ 20146
Remember, Remember the Fifth of November The Gunpowder Treason and Plot I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot Guy Fawkes is the name most associated with the 1605 Gunpowder Plot – the attempt by Guy Fawkes and others […]
The history of the English language
Νοέ 20142
Watch this 10 minute video on how the English language came to be what it is today. You might find it funny but it is quite informative especially if you are somehow involved with English- a teacher or a student. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3r9bOkYW9s If you don’t understand , you can read the tapescript. The History of English in […]
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