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By the time we reach the summer solstice on June 20, 2025, it will be the longest day of the year. So even though Dec. 21 feels dark, it's actually the turning point toward brighter days. How have ...
After the failed August putsch, the people of Armenia voted in a referendum to proclaim independence from the Soviet Union on September 21, 1991. Levon Ter-Petrosyan was elected the first president of Armenia in November 1991. On December 21, 1991, Armenia joined the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Armenia gained independence formally ...
During the years of socialism, the value of this historically important day was ignored, but the law of the State Greate Khural of the Republic of Mongolia on August 16, 2007, made December 29 a public holiday, and later enshrined it into law on December 23, 2011, making it a public holiday, the Day of the Restoration of National Freedom and ...
Buzmi is a ritualistic piece of wood (or several pieces of wood) that is put to burn in the fire of the hearth on the night of a winter celebration that falls after the return of the Sun for summer (after the winter solstice), sometimes on the night of Kërshëndella on December 24 (Christmas Eve), sometimes on the night of kolendra, or ...
This year, it falls on Dec. 21 at 4:21 a.m ET, to be precise. On the summer solstice, when the northern tilt is closest to the sun, we have the longest day, usually June 20 or 21.
The first day of winter for the northern hemisphere of Earth will begin on Dec. 21 at approximately 4:21 a.m., according to the Farmers' Almanac. It marks the time when the Earth's northern axis ...
Brunei regains its independence after an agreement with the British on 4 January 1979 18 August 1841: Kingdom of Sarawak founded 12 December 1962: De facto: Martial law declared during the Brunei Revolt, suspending democratic elections indefinitely. Cambodia: 21 September 1993: Constitution of Cambodia: 802: Khmer Empire [9] 9 November 1953
September 21, 1964 United Kingdom Malta: Independence restored after French and British rule. Initial independence in 1520. In personal union with the UK and many other countries until 1974. October 24, 1964 United Kingdom Zambia: February 18, 1965 United Kingdom Gambia: In personal union with the UK and many other countries until 1970.