Bill of Rights Day

About Bill of Rights Day

The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, became effective following ratification by Virginia on December 15th 1791. The anniversary of ratification and of effect is observed as Bill of Rights Day.

Bill of Rights Day is a Presidential Proclamation each year. It has been proclaimed each year since 1962, but omitted in 1967 and 1968. (Issued in 1941 and 1946 at congressional request and in 1947 without request.) Since 1968, included in Human Rights Day and Week Proclamation.

4Mar

Idaho Day

• History
• USA

Idaho Day was created in 2014 celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity and boundless resources of the State of Idaho.

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31Mar

Cesar Chavez Day

• History
• USA

Honors Cesar Chavez, an American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962

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14Apr

National Pan American Day

• History
• USA

Commemorates the First International Conference of American States which ended on 14 April 1890.

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15Apr

National Titanic Remembrance Day

• History
• USA

Arguably, the most famous ever ship sank this day in 1912.

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Cat Herders Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Cat Herders Day

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National Cupcake/ Lemon Cupcake Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cupcake/ Lemon Cupcake Day

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