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The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday and for 2015, the date is February 18th. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is the when Christians prepare for the celebration of Easter, which is on April 5, 2015. Lent is believed to be a time for sacrificing as itâs the season of penance and prayer, which is why many fast, give up meat or rid themselves of delicious treats.
The National Rail Strike of June 24, 1968 (U.K.) Montreal Police Strike (1969, Canada) see also Murray-Hill riot; The President National Strike (1969, US) Unofficial strike by mineworkers over pay of surface workers (1969, UK) 1970s. Colour Strike (1970â1971, UK) Strike at Pilkington glass works in St. Helens, UK (1970). Inspired the film The Rank and File. National Student Campus Strike (1970, U.S.)also related to Kent State Shootings (May, 1970, U.S.) Salad Bowl strike (1970â1971, U.S.) U.S. Postal Service strike of 1970 first U.S. nationwide strike of public employees; General Motors Strike (1970, U.S.)