Early life and ministry in Scotland[edit] John Knox Witherspoon was born at Gifford, a parish of Yester, at East Lothian, Scotland, as the eldest child of the Reverend James Alexander Witherspoon and Anne Walker, a descendant of John Welsh of Ayr and John Knox.
Victoria Day, also referred to as May Long, May Run, or May Two-Four Weekend, is a federal and public holiday in Canada that honors the birth of Queen Victoria as well as signlaing the official beginning to the summer season in Canada.
Date When Observed: May 24, except if the date falls on a Sunday, the holiday is May 25. Victoria Day is held in honor of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) to celebrate the birthday of the popular, long reigning queen of England. It is celebrated in England, Canada and other former British colonies and territories. Queen Victoria's 63 year reign of the huge global British Empire, was the longest of all monarchs.