Law establishes national feast day for Joan of Arc in France.
On July 10, 1920, a law was enacted in France instituting an annual national feast day in honor of Joan of Arc, celebrated on the second Sunday in May. This act of commemoration was seen as a formal acknowledgment of her significance in French history and culture, reinforcing her status as a national heroine. Designed to honor her patriotism and her influential role in France's liberation, the feast day remains a tribute to Joan's enduring legacy as a symbol of courage and faith across generations.