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2 days ago · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Organizations in a number of other countries also use the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.
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May 22, 2024 · This day has come to be known as Juneteenth, a combination of June and 19th. It is is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a national holiday.
2 days ago · Juneteenth became one of five date-specific federal holidays along with New Year's Day (January 1), Independence Day (July 4), Veterans Day (November 11), and Christmas Day (December 25). Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was declared a holiday in 1986.
May 23, 2024 · Battle of Bannockburn, decisive battle in Scottish history that took place June 23–24, 1314, whereby the Scots under Robert I (the Bruce) defeated the English under Edward II, expanding Robert’s territory and influence. Learn more about the Battle of Bannockburn in this article.
May 27, 2024 · 2014 (Sunday) November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 38 days remain until the end of the year.
1 day ago · The Normandy landings were the landing operations and associated airborne operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it is the largest seaborne invasion in history.
1 day ago · The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk is a remarkable example of modern aviation, showcasing the successful combination of technology and strategic design in military aircraft development
