Alderney Homecoming Day is celebrated on the 15th December. During WWII, the Channel Islands were the only part of the British Territory to be occupied by the Germans. In June 1940, with only 12 hours’ notice, almost the entire population of Alderney, approx.1500 people, were evacuated due to an impending invasion from German forces. Most evacuees went on the six...
The flag of Albania has been through a generous number of changes during the 20th century – with all flags displaying a variation of the double headed eagle with red background. During the reign of King Zogu 1928–1939 (a strict ruler who ran a police state, eliminating civil liberties , silenced the press and murdered opponents), the Albanian flag displayed...
The flag of Afghanistan has been through more changes than any other flag since the start of the 20th century, with a whopping 20 changes to the designs since the plain black flag of the Hotaki dynasty (1709-1738). Afghanistan was ruled under several Empires before being declared a kingdom in the first half of the 20th century, with four changes...
Caernarfonshire County Day is held on the 28th November. 28th November was chosen as Caernarfonshire County Day as it is the date of death of Owain Gwynedd. Owain Gwynedd was King of Gwynedd, North Wales from 1137 to 1170. He was called Owain the Great and the first to be styled a Prince of Wales. He was considered to be...
Wales will be hoping to put the consecutive 6-1 away thumping and 3-0 home loss they received four years ago at the hands of Serbia behind them during the World Cup 2014 qualifying stages with a win on Saturday 12th November in their next home fixture. The Welsh Dragons are now a rejuvenated side, with a monumental run during the...
The eagerly anticipated World Cup 2018 qualifying clash between bitter rivals England and Scotland will take place on the 11th November - Armistice Day. As expected, on this momentous British date, all proud Scots and English will be wearing their Poppies to remember those who have fallen. Players will also be wearing the Poppies, despite protests from FIFA who see...
The first Bedfordshire County Day was held on 28th November 2015. In 2014, The Friends of Bedfordshire Society organised a campaign to help select a date for ‘Bedfordshire Day’. This date was for the county of Bedfordshire to celebrate their love of the county, its history and culture. Suggestions were put forward and a poll went live from 1st December...
St Andrew’s Day is celebrated on 30th November. As the biting cold of winter approaches and the dark nights draw in let’s raise a warm toast with Scotland to celebrate St Andrews Day. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and has been for over 1000 years. Saint Andrew is believed to have been a fisherman and one of...
As the nights draw in and the freezing grip of winter approaches, the proud residents of Lancashire will be brightening up the skyline by flying the glorious golden Lancashire flag emblazoned with the Red Rose of Lancashire in anticipation of another splendorous Lancashire Day. Lancashire Day is the county day of Lancashire. It is celebrated on the 27th November each...
United Nations Day is celebrated on 24th October. The United Nations Charter was drafted at a conference between 25th April 1945 and 26th June 1945 in San Francisco, USA. Delegates from 50 Allied nations attended the conference and signed the new charter. It came into force on 24th October 1945. Its aim was to maintain international peace and security, promote...
