National Wayne Day, on March 26, celebrates people with the first name or surname, Wayne. The English surname Wayne, which means ‘wagon builder’ or ‘driver,’ has endured since the era of surnames with a strong emphasis on job-related skills and tradesmanship. Old English is the origin of the name also used for the Big Dipper/Plough constellation. In recent years, it is also popular as a first name. A simple name with only one syllable, John Wayne (1907 to 1979), an iconic film actor, and Wayne Gretzky, a legendary hockey player in Canada, gave this name a lot of gravitas and made it famous (1961 to present).
National Landon Day
National Landon Day, on March 26, celebrates all the boys named Landon. With its earliest mention in the early 11th century as ‘Langadune,’ the surname Landon is among the oldest in use today. The old English words ‘lang’ (meaning ‘long’) and ‘dn’ (meaning ‘hill’) are the roots of its name. It is now a common first name that has been adopted for males. Known for their caring nature, people named Landon also have an effortlessly cool name with interesting origins to brag about.
Martyr’s Day in Mali
Martyrs’ Day, aka Democracy Day, is a public holiday observed on March 26 in Mali. It commemorates the protesters who lost their lives during demonstrations against President Traoré in March 1991 during the 1991 Malian coup d’état. The overthrow of March 1991 marked the beginning of democratic reforms in the country. On this Day, wreaths are laid on the Martyrs’ Monument in Bamako and political speeches are given across the country. The purpose of these celebrations, which are considered to be solemn, is to remind us of the unfortunate deaths involved with the coup d’état so that the people of Mali will always remember the dear price paid for democracy.