James A. Garfield, May 30, 1868, Arlington National Cemetery Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day ...

In 2024, the General Assembly passed Resolution A/RES/78/281, proclaiming 25 May as World Football Day (WFD) each year, acknowledging "the global reach of football and its impact in various ...