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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and was first observed on May 30, 1868. It was observed on that day of the year (May 30) for 103 years - until 1970. In 1971 the Uniform Monday Holiday Act went into effect moving Memorial Day, and several other holidays, from their traditional dates to Mondays to enable government workers to have three-day weekends during the year. Since 1971 Memorial Day has been on the last Monday of May so the date of the month changes every year. The last time that May 30th was on a Monday was in the year 2011 and the next time that May 30th will be on a Monday will be in the year 2016.
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What day was Memorial Day1967?
Tuesday, May 30th.
When was Memorial Day in 1962?
Memorial Day is a Federal Holiday. The date is set as the last Monday in May. For 1962 that would be the 30th of May.
What day of the week was Memorial Day 1960?
In the USA it was on Monday the 30th of May, 1960.
What date does Memorial Day 2008 land on?
Monday May 26th
When do we celebrate memorial day?
Memorial Day is celebrated in the USA on the last Monday in May. It is a remembrance of all those who died in the Armed Forces fighting for our country. Many years ago, it was called "Decoration Day".
What day of the week is Memorial Day?
It depends upon which year for which you are asking. Memorial day is always on the last Monday in May, which means it changes year to year rather than having the same set date every year.
Is every national day the same date every year?
In the United States there is no " national " day, but this weekend is Memorial Day and it always is on the 30th of May.
Why is Memorial Day no longer May 30th?
In 1968 the Uniform Monday Holiday Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Lyndon Banes Johnson. This legislation moved several holidays from their traditional dates to a Monday to give federal workers three-day weekends. Memorial Day was one of those holidays and it was moved from May 30th to the last Monday in May. Sometimes the last Monday in May is the 30th, however. The next time that will be is in the year 2016.
What is the 150 day of a non leap year?
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What day of the week was Memorial Day of 1968?
Memorial Day has been celebrated on the last Monday of May since 1971. Before that it was always celebrated on May 30th. May 30, 1960 fell on a Monday.
When is Memorial Day every year and why is it on that date?
Currently Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. It was a holiday included in the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill enacted and signed in 1968, becoming effective January 1, 1971. There currently is a movement to restore Memorial Day to its traditional date of May 30th.
What general named May 30th as the day to decorate the graves of Union Soldiers?
John A. Logan declared that May 30th should be Memorial Day. Beginning as early as 1866 there were tributes being held to honor soldiers who died in war.
