Everyday is special - 24 September 2009

24/09/2009
Posted at: todayszaman.com

Today is Constitutional Declaration Day in Cambodia. On this day in 1993, the new constitution of the country was adopted.

Today is Guinea-Bissau Independence Day. On this day in 1973, Guinea-Bissau declared its independence from Portugal.

Today is Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago became a republic on Aug. 1, 1976, 14 years after gaining its independence from the United Kingdom. Since that day was already a holiday (Discovery Day, now replaced by Emancipation Day), the holiday was placed on the birthday of then-Prime Minister Eric Williams, although it was officially the date of the first meeting of parliament under the republican constitution. The holiday was abolished in 1996, but was reinstated in 2002.

Today is Armed Forces Day in Mozambique. This day commemorates the beginning of the country's battle for independence in 1964.

Today is Heritage Day in South Africa. This is a celebration of South African nationhood, commemorating the multicultural heritage of this rainbow nation.

Today is Manit Day (Culture Day) in the Marshall Islands. Manit Day is a celebration of traditional culture and is observed mainly at schools and the Alele Museum (culture museum).
Today is the anniversary of the birth of John Marshall (1755-1835). Marshall was the fourth chief justice of the US Supreme Court. Since his court was largely responsible for defining the role of the Supreme Court and basic organizing principles of government, he is known as the Great Chief Justice. The role his court played during his term influenced the supreme courts (or constitutional courts) of almost all of the world's countries.

Today is Liberation Day of the Bolvadin and Çay districts of Afyon province and the Gökçeada district of Çanakkale province. Bolvadin and Çay were liberated from Greek occupation on this day in 1922. Gökçeada had to wait for another 10 years to be liberated.