Events

Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It has been held in London since 1877 and is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments.

Independence Day is celebrated across the United States as the anniversary of the 4th of July 1776. On this day the USA declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

The 2018 Tour de France will begin in the Vendée - Pays de la Loire, France.

World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.

The French National Day, commemorating the storming of the Bastille Prison in 1789.

The British Open Championship is the oldest of the four major golf championships. In 2018 it will be held at Carnoustie.

On St. Swithin's Day, people watch the weather. Tradition says that whatever the weather is like on St. Swithin's Day, it will continue for the next forty days.

Mandela Day aims to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better. "Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day." The Mandela Day site has lots of useful ideas and resources.

A celebration of the places, people and things found within the National Parks in the UK..

The anniversary of the start of Buddha's teaching - his first sermon, "The Wheel of Truth", after his enlightenment.

International Day of Friendship is a day for celebrating friendship and encouraging solidarity and reconciliation.