AKA Name | May Two Four |
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Hashtags | #VictoriaDay |
Related Hashtags | #Longweekend, #Canada, #Yyc |
2022 Date | May 23, 2022 |
2023 Date | May 22, 2023 |
Victoria Day HistoryVictoria Day honours and commemorates the birth of Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria was born on May 24th, 1819 in Britain. She ascended to the throne at the young age of 18. During her reign, she governed the Dominion of Canada until she proclaimed the Confederation of its first 4 provinces in 1867. She selected Ottawa as the national capital. In Canada, Queen Victoria is often referred to as the Mother of the Confederation. Victoria Day was originally declared a celebration in 1854, making it Canada's oldest state holiday. It was officially proclaimed in 1901 after the queen's death. It is observed annually on the Monday before May 25th. Top Tweets for Victoria Day -Updated
In the News and Trending for Victoria DayUpdated Victoria Day ignites debate over fireworksctvnews.ca Irishman wins Blue Nose marathon as Halifax race returns to Victoria Day weekend | CBC Newscbc.ca Weather: Mixed bag for the long weekend, but Victoria Day looks sunnyottawacitizen.com Runners hit the streets in Halifax as Bluenose Marathon returns to Victoria Day weekend - Halifax | Globalnews.caglobalnews.ca
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Victoria Day References and Related SitesUrban Dictionary: May 2-4 www.cbc.ca: May Long Weekend Facts |
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