July 13 – Battle of Boyne (Ireland-N) – England’s William III defeated the deposed King of England and Scotland at the Battle of Boyne in Ireland After the battle, which took place on July 1, 1690 James was forced to flee to France.
July 14 – National Day (France) – Also known as Bastille Day, it is a national holiday in France. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, when prisoners were set free thus ending the French Monarchy. The French Revolution resulted in France becoming a republic nation.
July 17 – Munoz-Rivera Day (Puerto Rico) – This day celebrates anniversary of Luis Munoz-Rivera.
July 20 – Umi no hi (Japan) – Japanese honour the importance of the sea and its role in Japanese history on this day.
July 24 – Pioneer Day (Christian – Mormon) – This day honours the U.S. pioneers led by Brigham young, who first settled in Utah in 1847. This day is celebrated with parades to remember their pioneering ancestors.
July 24 – Simon Bolivar Day ( Venezuela, Ecuador) – Simon Bolivar ( 1783-1830) was one of South America’s greatest generals. His victories over the Spaniards won independence for Bolivia, Panama, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. He is called El Liberator and the “George Washington” of South America.
July 30 – Tisha B’Av (Jewish) – Jews mourn the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 B.C.E. and 70 C.E. It is a day of mourning and fasting.
July 31 – Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola (Spain) – St. Ignatius of Loyola is the Patron Saint of Retreats and Soldiers, and founded the Society of Jesus known as the Jesuits.
Source: www.multiculturalcalendars.com
Part of a posting series on multicultural events for 2009.
Filed under: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
