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Victoria Day is, as its name suggests, the birthday of Queen Victoria (born 1819, died 1901 and reigned from 1837 until her death). It is a holiday in Canada, where it has been celebrated since 1845.
In 1901, the year of Victoria’s death, the Parliament of Canada established the day as a legal holiday. It then became known as Empire Day and in 1947, the name was changed to Commonwealth Day. In 1952, this Act was amended to establish Victoria Day on the Monday preceding May 24. In 1957 the Parliament of Canada decreed that Victoria Day would always be kept as the official celebration of the Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. Her real birthday is April 21. Victoria Day is traditionally celebrated with fireworks. For more information, go to http://www.pch.gc.ca/ceremonial-symb/eng... Go To Page: 1
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