2014 Ancient History Anniversaries

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2014 ancient history anniversaries

2013 is out and 2014 has arrived. The New Year is full of important anniversaries of note in ancient history. Major battles in Ireland and Scotland occurred, science advanced, and world shaping individuals died. Indeed, Augustus (d. 14 A.D.) and Charlemagne (d. 814 A.D.) represent two of the most important people in European, western, and world history. The following are a few of the important events to commemorate in 2014. 500 years ago: The church hired Nicolaus Copernicus to determine the date of Easter. In the process, he...more »

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An anniversary is a day that commemorates or celebrates a past event that occurred on the same day of the year as the initial event. For example, the first event is the initial occurrence or, if planned, the inaugural of the event. One year later would be the first anniversary of that event. The word was first used for Catholic feasts to commemorate saints.

The Latin phrase dies natalis (literally "birth day") has become a common term, adopted in many languages, especially in intellectual and institutional circles, for the anniversary of the founding ("legal or statutory birth") of an institution, such as an alma mater (college or other school). Even in ancient Rome, we know of the [dies] Aquilae natalis ("birthday of the eagle", anniversary of the official founding of a legion).

Most countries around the world celebrate national anniversaries, for example the United States Bicentennial. These could be the date of independence of the nation or the adoption of a new constitution or form of government. The important dates in a sitting monarch's reign may also be commemorated, an event often referred to as a 'Jubilee'.




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