Laika Day

Laika Day is a Molossianholiday, established by Molossian President Kevin Baugh in 2007 and occuring on November 3rd every year. The holiday gets its namesake from Laika, the Russian space dog and the first animal to orbit the Earth. In Molossia, it is intended as a day to recognize our canine companions and the impact they have on our lives.

After reading an article in Molossia's newsletter, The Mustang, in December of 2013, President Tyler A. Thompson decided to adopt the holiday into the Republic's calendar, and to expand it to include feline companions as well.