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Independence Day (Observed)

Friday, July 3, 2020
12:00 PM 12:00 PM

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Independence Day

ON THIS DAY
On May 25, 1660, Charles II returned to England after being invited to take the throne by Parliament. He would be unanimously proclaimed King four days later ending the brief republican government in England. #OTD

On this Memorial Day, be sure to reflect on all of those that gave their lives to protect this country and indeed freedom loving people around the world. #MemorialDay

ON THIS DAY
On May 24, 1993, Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopia after a long war for independence. The Eritrean independence also led to Ethiopia becoming and landlocked country and reliant on Djibouti for access to the sea. #OTD

US HISTORY WEEKLY AGENDA
MAY 25-MAY 29
**NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY**
#Tuesday: Grad Practice
#Wednesday: Academic Awards & Practice
#Thursday: Boardwalk Field Trip
**FIRST DAY OF SUMMER BREAK**

NOTE: Grades have been finalized! Make sure everything lo

WORLD HISTORY WEEKLY AGENDA
MAY 25-MAY 29
**NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY**
#Tuesday: End of Year Activities
#Wednesday: Academic Awards
#Thursday: Field Day
**FIRST DAY OF SUMMER BREAK**

NOTE: Grades have been finalized! Make sure everything looks right!

ON THIS DAY
On May 23, 1998, an all-island referendum in Ireland voted to approve the Good Friday Agreement with 71% in favor in Northern Ireland and 94% in favor in the Republic. The Good Friday Agreement helped bring “The Troubles” to a

ON THIS DAY
On May 22, 1906, the Wright brothers are granted a US patent for their “Flying-Machine”. #OTD

ON THIS DAY
On May 21, 1927 Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris becoming the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic. Exactly five years later on May 21, 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to do so after landing in Northern Ireland. #OTD

ON THIS DAY
On May 20, 1902, Cuba gained its independence from the United States after briefly being held by the US after the Spanish-American War. Cuba, however, would remain in the American sphere of influence until 1959 and the Cuban Revolution. #

ON THIS DAY
On May 19, 1802, Napoléon Bonaparte established the Légion d’honneur and it remains the highest order of merit in France. While technically restricted to Frenchmen only, some 10,000 Americans have also been given the d