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March 18 - Men's Day in Mongolia

Posted on March 18, 2022

This is an update of my post published on March 18, 2011:

After International Women's Day on March 8, Mongolians celebrate Men's Day on March 18. This used to be just for soldiers serving in the military—for those who “defend the fatherland”—and in some lists it is still called “Men and Soldiers Day.” However, these days it is a time to honor all men.

Learn about Mongolia!

Way back when, Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire. Since that time, the landlocked country of Mongolia has been ruled over by various empires and nations, and, even when it finally became independent in 1921, it was heavily influenced by the nearby communist nations of the Soviet Union and China. Since the 1990s, however, Mongolia has become a democratic republic with a market economy.

Mr. Donn offers a lot of links to help you learn more about the ancient Mongol culture. Don't miss the Kid Links here.

Trek Earth has some amazing photos of Mongolia.

Here and here are YouTube videos of Mongolian throat singing. It's amazing—I've really never heard anything like it before!

Also on this date:

Awkward Moments Day

President Cleveland and Vice-President Calhoun's birthdays

Mathematician Christian Goldbach's birthday

National Flag and Anthem Day in Aruba

Anniversary of the Biggest Art Theft Ever

Birthday of Martha Tucker, activist for indigenous rights in Australia

Anniversary of the first walk in space

Forgive Mom and Dad Day

Anniversary of the sale of the first practical electric shaver

Holi

(dates vary)

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June 1 - Mother and Children's Day in Mongolia

Posted on June 1, 2020

Today is Children's Day in many nations, and it used to be called that in Mongolia, too, before Mothers were added to the name. The focus of Mongolia's holiday apparently remains mostly on kids, as families take outings to parks, movie theaters, or even toy shops. Some towns have speakers or food fairs.

Of course, I'm talking about typical Mother and Children's Days - who knows what the celebration will look like during the COVID-19 pandemic!

But we do know what Mongolian moms and children look like: love!

Also on this date:

Independence Day in Samoa

“Stanley Steamer” twins' birthday

Gawai Dayak in Malaysia

International Children's Day in Croatia

Statehood Anniversary for Kentucky

Statehood Anniversary for Tennessee

Madaraka Day in Kenya

Arrival of the Swiss in Geneva

Wicket World of Croquet Day

Anniversary of Patagonia opening on-site child-care facility

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December 29 - Independence Day in Mongolia

Posted on December 29, 2019

Today Mongolia celebrates its independence from China in 1921.

Actually, the December 29 holiday commemorates the declaration of independence on this date in 1911. Mongolia set up a republic at that time - but China invaded and took control in 1919. Mongolia was able to achieve lasting independence with the help of Russia in1921.

Mongolia is famous for Genghis Khan (aka Chinggis Khan), conqueror / unifier / ruler / founder of the Mongol Empire...