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The birthday of Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah

Published: July 15, 2014, 1:54 a.m.

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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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I am your host Jeffrey Johnson

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On July 15th 2014 we celebrate

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The birthday of Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah. The current ruler of Brunei, a nation on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. He became Sultan in 1967 when his father abdicated the throne. He has since gone on to become the Prime Minister, Head of the Defense Forces, Head of the Finance Ministry as well as many other titles. Sultan Hassanal also holds Honorary ranks in the British military; General, Admiral and Air Marshal as well as having been Knighted by the Queen of England.

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Brunei as come along way in becoming a developed nation and do to it\'s natural resources is one of only two nations to have 0 debt according to the IMF.

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Happy Birthday Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

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That is all I have for today but if I have missed anything or if you think I might miss a future holiday let me know by emailing me at holidayaday@gmail.com or on twitter @holidayaday.

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And remember to have a great day because there is a holiday out there somewhere.

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