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A '''Diamond Jubilee''' is a |
A '''Diamond Jubilee''' is a celebratio OMG ISn held to mark a 60th or 75th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/diamond-anniversary |title=diamond anniversary |work=CollinsDictionary.com. Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 11th Edition. Retrieved October 17, 2012}}</ref> |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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Revision as of 14:40, 5 November 2013
A Diamond Jubilee is a celebratio OMG ISn held to mark a 60th or 75th anniversary.[1]
Background
The diamond jubilee of the British Queen Victoria was celebrated on 22 June 1897. The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated on 2 June 2012, was only the second in the country's history.[2] King Bhumibol of Thailand celebrated his Diamond Jubilee on 9 June 2006 at the age of 79.
In South Asia, the term is also used for certain 100-week anniversaries. For instance, in both India and Pakistan, a diamond jubilee film is one shown in cinemas for 100 weeks or more.[3]
List of diamond jubilees
| Monarch | Realm | Accession Day | Commemoration | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Victoria | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | 20 June 1837 | 22 June 1897 | Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria |
| King Bhumibol Adulyadej | Kingdom of Thailand | 9 June 1946 | 10 June 2006 | 60th Anniversary Celebrations of Bhumibol Adulyadej's Accession |
| Queen Elizabeth II | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 6 February 1952 | 2-5 June 2012 | Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II |
In East Asia
In East Asia, Diamond Jubilee coincides with the traditional sixty-year Sexagenary cycle, and is held with special importance despite not being called "Diamond Jubilee".
Monarchs such as Kangxi, Qianlong and Hirohito held celebrations for their sixtieth year of reign, so did national governments of People's Republic of China(2009) and Republic of Korea(2005).
References
- ^ "diamond anniversary". CollinsDictionary.com. Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 11th Edition. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ "Extra bank holiday to mark Jubilee". Press Association. 5 January 2010. Archived from the original on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
- ^ http://mazhar.dk/film/database/diamond_jubilee.html
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