Obama Day
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Not to be confused with Barack Obama's birthday, which is August 4.
Obama Day | |
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Observed by | Kenya, Perry County, AL |
Type | National, local |
Date | November 6 |
Next time | 6 November 2017 (2017-11-06) |
Frequency | annual |
Obama Day is a holiday celebrated in Kenya on November 2008 in honor of Barack Obama's victory in the United States presidential election, 2008.[1][2]
Shortly after the U.S. election result was announced, Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki declared the holiday, because Obama's father, Barack Obama, Sr., was Kenyan.[3]
Perry County, Alabama, also declared the second Monday of November to be Barack Obama Day.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Orlale, Odhiambo (November 6, 2008). "Kenyans can learn a lot from US poll". Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ Rothmeyer, Karen (November 6, 2008). "Dreams from his father". International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ "Kenya declares holiday for Obama". BBC News. November 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ "Renamed schools, streets mark early tributes to Obama". USA Today. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
Holidays, Observances, and Celebrations in the United States
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February Black History Month American Heart Month |
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March Women's History Month |
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April Confederate History Month |
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May Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Jewish American Heritage Month |
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June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month |
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August |
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September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month |
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September–October Hispanic Heritage Month |
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October Filipino American History Month LGBT History Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month Disability Employment Awareness Month |
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October–November |
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November Native American Indian Heritage Month |
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December |
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