Holidays Calendar for March 30, 2020
On March 30, Palestinians observe Land Day. It commemorates the events of March 30, 1976, when a general strike took place in response to the Israeli government's announcement of a plan to expropriate lands in the Galilee for official use.
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Trinidad and Tobago
Spiritual Baptist/Shouter Liberation Day in Trinidad and Tobago
March 30 is Spiritual Baptist/Shouter Liberation Day in Trinidad and Tobago, sometimes referred to simply as Spiritual Baptist Day. It is one of the country's public holidays.
World Idli Day is a holiday for all Indian food lovers out there. Observed on March 30 every year, it was started in 2015 by M. Eniyavan, an idli caterer from Chennai. The holiday celebrates the favorite breakfast dish in South India.
World Bipolar Day is observed annually on March 30. It was established to raise public awareness of bipolar disorder, to combat social stigma associated with it, and to improve sensitivity towards the disorder.
Today we have a great reason to say “thank you” to our physicians, for all that they do for us. It's National Doctors' Day, that is celebrated annually on March 30.
National Film Day (Hari Film Nasional) is celebrated in Indonesia annually on March 30. It commemorates the first shooting day of Darah dan Doa (“Blood and Prayer”), which is widely regarded as the first Indonesian film.
Cheshire Day is observed annually on March 30 to raise the profile of the English ceremonial county of Cheshire and celebrate its rich history and culture. The date of the holiday was chosen to commemorate the re-confirmation of the Magna Carta of Chester in 1300.
Seward’s Day is a legal holiday celebrated in Alaska on the last Monday of March. It was named after William H. Seward, the 24th Secretary of State who successfully negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia.
Turkey is a staple food in many households in North America, especially during the winter holiday season. Although turkey neck is not the best part to be eaten, it does have its use in cooking. Turkey neck broth is rich and hearty, perfect for a delicious and nutritious soup that even has its own holiday, National Turkey Neck Soup Day, celebrated on March 30.
Taking a long walk in the fresh air is a great way to relieve everyday stress and recharge. National Take a Walk in the Park Day was created to remind people of the benefits of walks and to encourage them to spend more time outdoors. It is celebrated annually on March 30.
The unofficial National Pencil Day is celebrated annually on March 30 to commemorate the invention of a pencil with an attached eraser by Hymen Lipman in the mid-19th century. However, pencils have been around for much longer than that.
The International Day of Zero Waste is a United Nations observance held annually on March 30. It was created in 2022 to highlight the importance of sustainable production and consumption practices and to boost waste management on a global scale.
Homeless Persons Day in Russia is an annual awareness campaign designed to raise awareness of the challenges that homeless people face every day. Originally held on the last Monday of March, it has had a fixed date – March 30 – since 2021.
National Virtual Vacation Day is celebrated on March 30. It was created to remind people that there are fun and creative ways to relax and recharge on a budget without leaving the comfort of your home.
Festivals on March 30, 2020
- International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, USA
- UK Asian Film Festival in London, United Kingdom
- National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, USA
- Trans-Siberian Art Festival in Novosibirsk, Russia
- Vilnius International Film Festival “Kino Pavasaris” in Vilnius, Lithuania
- CPH:DOX Film Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark
- PAX East in Boston, USA
- Carnival of Tarazona de la Mancha in Tarazona de la Mancha, Spain
- World Amigurumi Exhibition in New York, USA
This Day in History
- 2023 Donald Trump became the first former United States president to be indicted by a grand jury in The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump.
- 2014 Died: Kate O'Mara, English stage, film and television actress, and writer. She is best known for having played Caress Morell in the soap opera Dynasty.
- 2009 An estimated twelve gunmen attacked the Manawan Police Academy in Lahore, Pakistan, killing 16 people (including one civilian) and injuring 95.
- 2005 Died: Robert Creeley, American poet who is usually associated with the Black Mountain poets. He published more than sixty books.
- 2002 Died: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon), the widow of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II.
- 1995 Born: Simone Ashley, British actress best known for her television roles as Olivia Hanan on Sex Education and as Kate Sharma on Bridgerton.
- 1990 Born: Michal Březina, retired Czech figure skater. He is the 2013 European bronze medalist, 2009 World Junior silver medalist and four-time Czech national champion.
- 1986 Born: Sergio Ramos, Spanish footballer who, as of 2024, plays a center-back for La Liga club Sevilla. Ramos is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time.
- 1981 John Hinckley, Jr. shot and wounded US President Ronald Reagan when he was leaving a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
- 1981 Died: DeWitt Wallace, also known as William Roy, American magazine publisher best known for having co-founded Reader's Digest with his wife.
- 1973 Died: Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton, Scottish nobleman and pioneering aviator, member of Parliament from 1930 to 1940.
- 1972 The People's Army of Vietnam conducted a military campaign known as the Easter Offensive against the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and the US military during the Vietnam War.
- 1968 Died: Bobby Driscoll, American child actor. His career began to decline in the 1950s, and he eventually died from heart failure at the age of 30.
- 1968 Born: Celine Dion, Canadian singer, songwriter, and actress who first gained international recognition by winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest.
- 1965 Died: Philip Showalter Hench, American physician who was awarded the 1950 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of cortisone.
- 1964 The original daytime version of the television game show Jeopardy! debuted on NBC. The show was created by Merv Griffin and hosted by Art Fleming.
- 1964 Born: Tracy Chapman, American singer-songwriter best known for her hits "Give Me One Reason", "Fast Car", "New Beginning", "Telling Stories".
- 1964 Born: Ian Ziering, American actor who is best known for playing Steve Sanders on the drama series Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990 to 2000.
- 1962 Born: MC Hammer (stage name of Stanley Kirk Burrell), American rapper, entrepreneur, dancer, and actor known for his hit record "U Can't Touch This".
- 1950 Died: Léon Blum, French politician, three times Prime Minister of France. Léon Blum is usually identified with the moderate left.
- 1949 Died: Friedrich Bergius, German chemist who was awarded the 1931 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (along with Carl Bosch). He is known for the Bergius process.
- 1945 Born: Eric Clapton, English musician, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He is the only person to have been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times.
- 1937 Born: Warren Beatty, American actor and filmmaker whose has spanned over six decades. His numerous accolades include an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.
- 1925 Died: Rudolf Steiner, Austrian philosopher, social reformer and literary critic whose best known work is The Philosophy of Freedom.
- 1912 Sultan Abdelhafid signed the Treaty of Fes, making Morocco a French protectorate. Moroccan nationalists perceived the treaty as a betrayal.
- 1910 The University of Southern Mississippi was founded in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as Mississippi Normal College. Joseph Anderson Cook became its first president.
- 1867 The United States purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire. The purchase price was set at $7.2 million ($119 million in 2014 dollars).
- 1856 Russia and the alliance of the Ottoman Empire, the British Empire, Second French Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Crimean War.
- 1853 Born: Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter whose best known works include Sunflowers, Starry Night, The Yellow House, Bedroom in Arles, The Red Vineyard.
- 1844 Born: Paul Verlaine, French poet considered one of the most outstanding representatives of the fin de siècle in French and international poetry.
- 1820 Born: Anna Sewell, English author best known for her classic novel Black Beauty that is one of the best-selling books of all time.
- 1814 The Battle of Paris began during the War of the Sixth Coalition. Coalition armies defeated the French troops and forced Napoleon to abdicate.
- 1746 Born: Francisco Goya, Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. One of his best known works is The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters.
- 1282 A rebellion broke on the island of Sicily. In six weeks, King Charles I lost control of the island. It was the beginning of the War of the Sicilian Vespers.