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When is St Georges Day? The US Sun [Video]

ST George’s Day is an important day of celebration in the United Kingdom.

Also known as the Feast of Saint George, here is everything you need to know.

Saint George is celebrated for slaying a dragon, according to legendCredit: Getty – Contributor

When is Saint George’s Day?

The feast day of Saint George is celebrated by various Christian Churches and several countries and cities where Saint George is the patron saint – including England.

The day is celebrated on April 23 each year – this is the date traditionally accepted as his death in AD 303.

St George was beheaded for resigning his military post and protesting against his pagan leader, the Emperor Diocletian.

His emblem, a red cross on a white background was adopted by Richard The Lionheart and brought to England in the 12th century.

The country of Georgia also celebrates the feast of St George on April 23.

Is it a bank holiday?

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Cambodia's Defense Ministry says explosion at military base that killed 20 soldiers was an accident WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

Cambodia's Defense Ministry says a huge explosion at a military base in the southwest that killed 20 soldiers and injured many others was an accident caused by a technical issue from the old and degraded ammunition that was being moved