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Hello and welcome to Holiday a Day, your daily dose of Holidays, festivals, celebrations and remembrances from around the world.
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\\nI\\u2019m Jeffrey Johnson
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\\nOn July 23th 2014 we celebrate
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\\nRenaissance Day in Oman
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\\nQaboos bin Said al Said became the Sultan of Oman on July 23, 1970, now known as Renaissance Day, taking over from his father. He ushered in a much more progressive government helping to bring the population to a much higher standard of living. He has also helped to maintain good relations with both the West and Iran, often mediating between the two powers.
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\\nHappy Renaissance Day Oman!
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\\nAlso on July 23
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\\n- Revolution Day in Egypt
\\nThe largest of the civil holiday in Egypt, it celebrates the anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution in 1952. Marked by concerts and military parades.
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\\nHappy Revolution Day Egypt!
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\\nAnd remember to have a great day because there is a holiday out there somewhere.
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