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June 24th is celebrated as Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, in Peru. This ancient Incan festival honors the sun god Inti and marks the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. The day is celebrated with colorful processions, traditional music, dances, and rituals in Cusco and other parts of Peru.
Additionally, June 24th marks the birth of Ambrose Bierce in 1842, the American writer and journalist known for his satirical works and the famous short story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.” Bierce’s distinctive style and sharp wit have left a lasting legacy in American literature.
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