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Coronation Day: gun salute, LondonGun salute to mark the anniversary of the day when the Queen was crowned (on 2 June 1953). Italy National Day
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Tonga's National Day Beating Retreat, LondonLondon's famous Horse Guards Parade, off Whitehall in the centre of the city, resounds to the stirring sounds of the Massed Bands of the Household Division as they perform Beating Retreat, one of the major spectacles in the capital's ceremonial calendar.
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Denmark National Day
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Derby DayHorse racing event at Epsom Downs Racecourse.
Derby Day 2009 is on Saturday, 6th June. Derby Day dates back to 1780 and is still the greatest flat race in the world. The Derby remains the race that everyone wants to win, as horses and riders are pushed to their limit around the unique and challenging course. Sweden National Day
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Full Moon Trinity Sunday (Christian)Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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Ball-point penHungarian Laszlo Biro patented the ball-point pen in the United States in 1943 Portugal National Day
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Philippines National Day Russia National Day
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Trooping the Colours
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World Blood Donor DayWorld Blood Donor Day (WBDD), June 14, is a date that commemorates the birth of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the ABO blood group system. It is a day for blood services across the globe to collectively recognise and thank their donors for their support. Falkland Islands' National Day Corpus Christi (Christian)The festival of Corpus Christi occurs 60 days after Easter and celebrates the Eucharist. In commemoration of the Last Supper on the day before Jesus’ crucifixion many people, especially those who belong to the Catholic denomination, receive Communion on this day.
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Atlantic FlightFirst flight across the Atlantic by John Alcock and Arthur Brown in 1919. Magna CartaKing John signed the Magna Carta in 1215
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Royal AscotRoyal Ascot is a 5-day horse racing event - each year the Queen attends on at least one of the days. Thursday is known as Ladies Day, and is famous for fashion.
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June 2009 (Gold Cup/Ladies Day on Thursday 18th)
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Royal AscotRoyal Ascot is a 5-day horse racing event - each year the Queen attends on at least one of the days. Thursday is known as Ladies Day, and is famous for fashion.
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June 2009 (Gold Cup/Ladies Day on Thursday 18th) National day of Iceland Iceland National Day
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Royal AscotRoyal Ascot is a 5-day horse racing event - each year the Queen attends on at least one of the days. Thursday is known as Ladies Day, and is famous for fashion.
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June 2009 (Gold Cup/Ladies Day on Thursday 18th)
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Dragon Boat FestivalDragon Boat Festival, Duanwu Festival or Tuen Ng Festival is a traditional Chinese festival held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar. Royal AscotRoyal Ascot is a 5-day horse racing event - each year the Queen attends on at least one of the days. Thursday is known as Ladies Day, and is famous for fashion.
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June 2009 (Gold Cup/Ladies Day on Thursday 18th) British Grand Prix, SilverstoneInternational Formula 1 motor race at Silverstone
...FRIDAY 19 - SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2009
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Royal AscotRoyal Ascot is a 5-day horse racing event - each year the Queen attends on at least one of the days. Thursday is known as Ladies Day, and is famous for fashion.
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June 2009 (Gold Cup/Ladies Day on Thursday 18th) British Grand Prix, SilverstoneInternational Formula 1 motor race at Silverstone
FRIDAY 19 - SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2009
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Summer Solstice / Midsummers Day
Fathers DayFather's Day is held on the third Sunday of June. It is a day to honour fathers and father figures, such as grandfathers and fathers-in-law. Many people make a special effort to visit their fathers or to send them a card or gifts. Royal AscotRoyal Ascot is a 5-day horse racing event - each year the Queen attends on at least one of the days. Thursday is known as Ladies Day, and is famous for fashion.
Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June 2009 (Gold Cup/Ladies Day on Thursday 18th)
... British Grand Prix, SilverstoneInternational Formula 1 motor race at Silverstone
FRIDAY 19 - SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2009 Greenland National Day
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Child Safety WeekRaising awareness of the causes of childhood accidents. Accidental injury is a leading cause of death among children in the UK.
Child Safety Week 2009 is 22 - 28 June. Wimbledon Tennis TournamentWimbledon 2009: 22 June - 5 July
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Luxembourg National Day
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Ratha Yatra (Hindu)A festival to worship Krishna. Huge chariots with images of Krishna, his brother and his sister are pulled through the streets.
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