This is our day guide for Thursday May 9th 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on May 9th 2019

Europe Day

Europe Day

Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union

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Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day

Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day

Find out the dates and history of Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day

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National Butterscotch Brownie Day

National Butterscotch Brownie Day

Gentlemen prefer blondies - especially freshly cooked ones.

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National Lost Sock Memorial Day

National Lost Sock Memorial Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Lost Sock Memorial Day

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National Moscato Day

National Moscato Day

Raise a glass to National Moscato Day

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National Sleepover Day

National Sleepover Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Sleepover Day.

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Public Holidays on May 9th 2019

Europe Day

Europe Day

Celebrates the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, when the first step was made towards the creation of what is now known as the European Union

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Liberation day

Liberation day

Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II on 9 May 1945

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Victory Day

Victory Day

Celebrates the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War

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Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore

Birthday of Rabindra Nath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music

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Israel Independence Day

Israel Independence Day

Israeli Independence Day commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948

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Royal Ploughing Ceremony

Royal Ploughing Ceremony

This holiday marks the start of the rice growing season and its date is based on astrological events

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Uzbekistan Memorial Day

Uzbekistan Memorial Day

Introduced by President Islam Karimov as a commemoration of those who suffered in the war against fascism during World War II and who sacrificed their lives for freedom of the country

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