For all those who are interested, Ataturk’s birthday is next month! The 19th of May is the date attributed to the birth of Ataturk. However, because of the difference in the Ottoman calendar of the time, this date is not for certain. A simple remedy to this problem is to celebrate Ataturk’s birthday for the entire week, or possibly, the month! Shortly after recovering from the hangover left by Cinco de Mayo celebrations we have another social drinking event to look forward to. I’m really hoping this catches on in the State…
.jpg "Ataturk and his wife in 1923")
Here is a picture of Ataturk happily celebrating his birthday…yes this is sarcasm
