Category: Military, Firearms and Police

Holocaust Victims' Day, World (1945): Janu...

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Holocaust Victims' Day remembers the horrific events which began in 1942. The day marks the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp by Russian soldiers on January 27, 1945. The Holocaust is one of th...

January

Jackson-Lee Day (Lee-Jackson Day): January...

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General Robert E Lee and General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson were confederate officers during the American Civil War representing the South. Both are Virginia natives and both were born in the month of Jan...

January

Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Day,...

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In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they ha...

January

Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day (1838):...

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On January 11, 1838 Samuel Morse or Alfred Vail made their first public demonstration of the electric telegraph together. The purpose of this day is to increase interest in Morse Code, and help people lea...

January

Martyrs Day (AZ)(1990): January 20

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Martyrs Day is a national holiday in Azerbaijan, honoring the sacrifice of the Azeris. Ultimately, 131 civilians killed by troops and 744 injured over several days by the Soviet Union beginning January 20...

January

Meitlisunntig (CH): January 12

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During the Villmergen War of 1712, the women of the townships of Meisterschwaden and Fahrwangen Switzerland paraded to the frontlines to assist the men fighting. Each year in honor of this event, the youn...

January

Peace, National Day of (SV)(1992): January...

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Today marks the anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between the military-led government of El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). This ended a 12-year civil war t...

January

Ratification Day (1784): January 14

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January 14, 1784, the Continental Congress of the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris, signed September 3, 1783. This document officially ended the war for independence between the United States an...

January

Snowcare for Troops Awareness Week: Januar...

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This week (Previously in November) is designed to encourage volunteers to help clear snow and ice from the homes of families of deployed, deceased, elderly or injured veterans. Call (888) 611.2955 to par...

January

Spouse's Day: January 26

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Spouse's Day in the United States is set aside to show gratitude and appreciation for the man or woman who stands beside you through thick and thin.

January

Year of the Non-commissioned Officer (NCO)...

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The Year of the Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) is declared on occasion by the US military to highlight the achievements, professionalism and focus training on the needs of NCOs throughout the year. The la...

January

Liberation Day, (CU)(1899/1959): January 1

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Liberation Day in Cuba marks the anniversary of January 1, 1959, the day the government of Batista was overthrown by rebels headed by Fidel Castro. It also marks the January 1, 1899 anniversary of the end...

January

Liberation Day, (TG)(1967): January 13

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Liberation Day in Togo marks the anniversary of January 13, 1967, the day the government of Grunitzky was overthrown by rebels headed by Eyadema. This is a national holiday.

January

Army Day, (UZ)(1992): January 14

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Army Day, also referred to as Day of the Defenders in Uzbekistan marks the anniversary of January 14, 1992, the day the Armed Forces were established in the nation. This is a national holiday.

January

John Chilembwe Day (MW)(1995): January 16

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John Chilembwe was a Baptist pastor who helped lead an uprising against British colonial rule in now Malawi (Nyasaland). The uprising lasted from January 23-26, 1915. Though the revolt would fail, and Chi...

January

Liberation Day, (PO)(1945): January 17

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Liberation Day in Poland marks the anniversary of January 17, 1945, the day the city of Warsaw was liberated from Nazi occupation by Russian forces. This is a national holiday.

January

Heroes Day, Ntl. (GW)(1973): January 20

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National Heroes Day in Guinea-Bissau marks the anniversary of January 20, 1973, the day Amilcar Cabral, a leader of the independence movement, was assassinated. This is a national holiday.

January

Army Day, (LS)(1986): January 20

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Army Day in Lesotho marks the anniversary of January 20, 1986, the day Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan and his government were overthrown by the Army. This is a public holiday.

January

Patient Recognition Month, Ntl.: February

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The entire month of February is designated as Patient Recognition Month by Army Medicine. The intent of this month is to reinforce our partnership with our Soldiers and other beneficiaries; reaffirm that...

January

America Saves Week: February 24-29

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America Saves Week (also called Military Saves Week when targeted at active service members) is coordinated by America Saves and the America Savings Education Council. The Week is an annual opportunity f...

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