Orangemen’s Day (The Twelfth)

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Orangemen's Day, also known as "The Twelfth," is an annual celebration that occurs on July 12th, primarily in Northern Ireland and among the Orange Order members worldwide. This day commemorates the victory of Protestant King William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, a pivotal moment in […]

Bennington Battle Day

United States

Bennington Battle Day, commemorated every August 16, marks a pivotal moment in American Revolutionary War history. This day celebrates the victory of American forces led by General John Stark against British and Hessian troops in 1777 near Bennington, Vermont. The battle not only boosted the morale of the colonial forces but also helped secure crucial […]