Memorial Day and Labor Day are sort of the bookends of summer. The former marks the beginning of summer; the latter, summer's end. But why don't the Americans celebrate Labor Day on May First?
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United States: 47th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots
This weekend marks the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, when a police raid on a gay bar in New York turned into a violent confrontation as patrons decided they weren't gonna take it any more.
United States: If It’s Memorial Day, Summer Must Be Just Around the Corner!
Established to honour America's war dead, Memorial Day has evolved into more than a remembrance of the country's war dead. It is thought of as the beginning of summer
United States: Gettysburg Gears Up for 150th Anniversary of Historic Speech
he United States will celebrate the 150th anniverary of Abraham Lincoln's historic Gettysburg Address on 19 November 2013.
500th Annivesary: Top 10 Things to Do in Florida in 2013
As Florida celebrates the 500th anniversary of the landing of Ponce de Leon in St Augustine, Florida, a full calendar of festivities is planned – Viva Florida 500.