An XIII legend holds that during the battle of Alcoraz in 1096, Saint George appeared in support of Aragonese army force.ĭeclaration of Independence, from Spain in 1816 Saint George's Day, patron saint of Aragon and his Crown. Independence from the United Kingdom in 1981 Our Lady of Meritxell Day, patron saint of Andorra, signing of the Paréage of Andorra 1278Īnguilla Day the beginning of the Anguillian Revolution in 1967 US Flag Day, commemorates the date American Samoa became a US territory and first flew the US flag in 1900, as well as the date of adoption of the American Samoan flag in 1960. Homecoming Day, the return of the Islanders after the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II 1945 (see Afghan Independence Day)Īlbanian Flag Day: Raising of the Albanian flag in Vlorë to announce the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912 Independence from United Kingdom control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919.
For nations that are dependent on, or part of, a sovereign state (such as federal states, autonomous regions, or colonies), the name of the sovereign state is shown in parentheses.ĭays that are not fixed to the Gregorian calendar are sorted by their occurrences.Īssumption Day was preferred over 24 June to remember that Acadians are descendants of France and a separate nation from the French Canadians. Defunct states are highlighted in light grey.
Nations that are not broadly recognized sovereign states are shown in pink.