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May 3rd -9th |
The world this week
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Monday May 3rd
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United Nations |
200 National Celebrations around the World |
Business Conference |
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Conference at the University of Queensland under the title 'Freedom of information The Right to Know'
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Japan The holiday commemorates the adoption of the modern constitution after World War Two.
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Polish Constitution Day
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The Global event for Biotechnology Chicago, USA
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Sheffield, England Final Day
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Tuesday May 4th |
200 National Celebrations around the World |
200 National Celebrations around the World |
Obscure Celebrations |
Religious |
Birthdays |
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Holland
Holland remembers their soldiers killed in peacekeeping missions since
Latvia
Independance Day On May 4, 1990, Latvia proclaimed its independence from the USSR
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Japan
A day to remember the beauty of nature
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Star Wars fans celebrate their favourite movie with becoming "May the 4th be with you"
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Celebration of Saint Florian patron saint of Poland Austria, chimney sweeps and firefighters.
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Hosni Mubarak President of Egypt (1928)
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Wednesday May 5th
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200 National Celebrations around the World |
Birthdays |
International celebrations |
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Celebration of the end of Germany occupation in 1945. An official holiday once every 5 years.
Thailand
Commemorates a Mexican victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, A regional holiday in Mexico and a major celebration of Mexican culture in the States.
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in Japan and marks the end of golden week |
Monty Python star Michael Palin (1943)
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Europe Day
A celebration of peace and unity in Europe. It can be celebrated on the anniversary of the Council of Europe (May 5) or the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration (May 9th) |
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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. From 4th to 7th with night of 5th and 6th likely to bring the best views.
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Thursday May 6th
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Birthdays |
Religion | International |
Sport250 Top events |
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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair (1953 )
Actor George Clooney (1961)
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National day prayer USA |
A new Vatican guard is sworn in. |
Cricket start of 2nd round West Indies until May 17th
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Friday May 7th
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100 Movies to watch out for |
Sport250 Top events |
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a good cast for the follow up with Robert Downey Jr in the lead supported by Gwyneth Paltrow,Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson Earlier release date in many European countries
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Ice Hockey Cologne & Mannheim – Germany Until 23rd
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Saturday May 8th
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United Nations |
Philately |
Business |
200 National Celebrations around the World |
Sport250 Top events |
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Remembering lives lost in the Second World War 2 days
VE Day (Victory in Europe) in western Europe
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The International Stamp Exhibition Islington, London Part of year long London 2010: Festival of Stamps
until 15th May |
events such as talks, markets, performances and , processions are organized around the world to promote Fair Trade.
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Czech Republic
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Cycling - Road one of the big 3 road races Italy, until 30th
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Final day of English Premier league and German Bundesliga league
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Sunday May 9th
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International celebrations |
United Nations |
200 National Celebrations around the World |
Europe Day |
Sport250 Top events |
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Mothers Day USA and many other countries
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Liberation Day VE Day celebrations in East Europe
Thailand
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A celebration of peace and unity in Europe. Celebrations today are on the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration of 1950. |
Motor Racing Spanish Grand Prix
Badminton Kuala Lumpur until 16th
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The Big Yacht events |
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The regatta follows the path of Jason and the Argonauts in Volos, Greece until 12th
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The world this week
- further dates being added daily-
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