Statia Day

National holiday on Sint Eustatius

Statia Day
Observed by Sint Eustatius
TypeNational
Date16 November

Statia Day is a national holiday celebrated in the Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius, a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.[1][2] It celebrates the "First Salute", when Sint Eustatius (known locally as Statia) became the first country to recognize the United States.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Sint Eustatius travel".
  2. ^ a b Gibbs, Natasja (18 November 2018). "Statia Day: Islanders celebrate with mixed feelings". Caribisch Netwerk. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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