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South America Holidays


Argentina remembers the Death of San Martin

Death of San Martin in Argentina is a public holiday.

Argentina Death of San Martin Date: August 16, 2010

Death of San Martin is a public holiday in Argentina.

Argentina is country of South America constituting of 23 provinces and the second largest country in Argentina. It is also considered to be eight largest countries in the world and one of the largest Spanish speaking nations. The history behind the domination of Spanish language in this country is that it was invaded by the Spanish rulers during the early 17th century and many of their descendents still live here. Argentina got their independence on 9th July, 1816. It is a major contribution come from the freedom fighter San Martin. The people here still remember him for his bravery.

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Posted on 15 Aug 2010 in : Argentina Holidays,August Holidays


Ecuador Independence Day

Independence Day in Ecuador is a public holiday.

Ecuador Independence Day Date: August 10, 2010

Ecuador celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday.

August 10th, 1830, is celebrated as the Independence Day in Ecuador. May 24, 1822, is celebrated as the first Independence Day for Ecuador against its independence from Spain. The Spanish started spreading their roots here around 1532
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Posted on 09 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Ecuador Holidays


Colombia Battle of Boyaca

Battle of Boyaca in Colombia is a public holiday.

Battle of Boyaca Date: August 7, 2010

Colombia celebrates Battle of Boyaca as a public holiday.

The Battle of Boyaca Day is celebrated in Colombia on August 7 every year to commemorate the defeat of the Spanish Monarchy and Achievement of definitive Independence by the people of Colombia from the Spanish rule. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on 07 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Colombia Holidays


Bolivia Independence Day

Independence Day in Bolivia is a public holiday.

Bolivia Independence Day Date: August 6, 2010

Bolivia celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday.

The people of Bolivia celebrate the Bolivian Independence Day on the 6th day of August every year to commemorate the end of the Spanish dominion. The Spanish conquered Bolivia in the year 1524, and a counter offensive against the Spanish Empire was launched under the leadership of the Bolivian leader Simon Bolivar (after whom Bolivia is named) in the year, and achieved independence from the Spanish rule on August 8, 1925. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on 06 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Bolivia Holidays


Guyana Freedom Day

Freedom Day in Guyana is a public holiday.

Freedom Day Date: August 3, 2010

Guyana celebrates Freedom Day as a public holiday.

Guyana has Atlantic Ocean, Suriname, Venezuela and Brazil covering four of its sides. It was originally a home of the Amerindians. However, Dutch annexed it in the 16th century and then it was juggled between the Dutch, French and British from the second part of the 16th to the 19th century. It was finally captured by Britain in 1814. Guyana earned freedom in 1966. May 26, 1966 marks the date of the state’s independence from colonialism, whereas the freedom day is celebrated on August 1 every year. This year, since August 1 is on a Saturday, Monday, August 3 is celebrated.

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Posted on 02 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays,Guyana Holidays

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