Timeline of Commemmorative Celebrations

United States of America declared their independence from Great Britain

Jul 4, 1776

United States of America declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776

First celebrated Columbus Day

Oct 12, 1792

Biography of Christopher Columbus

Veteran's Day

Nov 11, 1919

Veteran's Day was originally known as Armistice day until Congress changed it to Veteran's Day on June 1, 1954

Memorial Day - first celebrated

May 30, 1968

Memorial Day facts for kids

New Year's Day

Jun 28, 1970

New Year's Day marks the start of the Gregorian and the Julian calendar. Congress declared it a Federal holiday on June 28, 1970.

Martin Luther King, Jr Day - first celebrated

Jan 20, 1986

Martin Luther King, Jr was an advocate for equal rights