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March 25th is a day marked by a diverse array of holidays and observances around the globe, each celebrating or honoring different facets of history, achievement, memory, and culture.

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Person who frees themselves from chains or limitations that represent liberation and freedom

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

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A solemn reflection on the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade and a call against racism.

A female doctor does ultrasound for a pregnant woman in the hospital.

International Day of the Unborn Child

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A global observance promoting the sanctity and protection of unborn children's rights.

Rustic waffle stack with sweet homemade berry sauce

International Waffle Day

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Tribute to this delicious breakfast staple, encouraging the consumption and appreciation of waffles.

Interesting Facts of March 25th

  1. 1. British Parliament passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act on March 25, 1807, which made it illegal to engage in the slave trade throughout the British Empire.
  2. 2. March 25th is often celebrated as the Feast of the Annunciation in Christianity, which commemorates the visit of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to inform her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ.
  3. 3. The European Union's Treaty of Rome was signed on March 25th, 1957, leading to the creation of the European Economic Community (EEC), a precursor to the European Union.
  4. 4. In Greece, March 25th is a national holiday known as Independence Day, commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821.
  5. 5. Mariner 10 became the first spacecraft to fly by the planet Mercury on March 25, 1974.