Category: Military, Firearms and Police

G.I. Joe Day (1964): February 2

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GI Joe Day marks the anniversary of the launch of the first action figure created for boys, the GI Joe Doll, On February 2, 1964. The doll was retired in 1994 but continues on in video games.

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Four Chaplains Memorial Day (1943): Februa...

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During WWII, the USAT Dorchester, a troop ship, was making its way across the Atlantic when it was torpedoed by German U-boats of the Southern coast of Greenland. The passengers onboard fell into the wate...

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Heroes' Day (MZ)(1969): February 3

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National Heroes’ day marks the anniversary of the death of revolutionary and United Nation's trustee Eduardo Mondlane on February 3, 1969. Assassinated by the Portuguese, he is considered the father of Mo...

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USO Day, (1941): February 4

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USO Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the United Service Organization in the months prior to the United States entering WWII. For many servicemen, especially those on active duty, the USO is a...

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This is the 30th Anniversary of the end of the Soviet Union. On February 7, 1990 the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party agreed to give up its monopoly on power. It was the beginning of the en...

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Plum Pudding Day (Electrons 1897): Februar...

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Plum Pudding Day honors the anniversary of the creation of the model of the atom in 1897 by physicist JJ Thomson. This model was referred to as the Plum Pudding Model. Thomson received the Nobel Prize 19...

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Defender of the Fatherland Day (RU)(1918):...

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During the Russian civil war, on February 17, 1918 the first major draft of soldiers into the new Red Army occurred in Petrograd and Moscow. On the 23rd of February, the Red Army was officially establishe...

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Revolving Pistol Day (1836): February 25

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National Revolving Pistol Day marks the anniversary of the invention of the Colt Revolver. On February 25, 1836 the Colt Revolving Pistol was patented. This changed guns and warfare forever, though it wou...

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Liberation Day (KW)(1991): February 26

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Marking the anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq by coalition forces: February 26, 1991. This is a national holiday in Kuwait.

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Independence Day (DO)(1844): February 27

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Independence Day marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Dominican Republic from Haitian occupation, February 27, 1844. This is a national holiday in the Dominican Republic.

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Peace Memorial Day (TW)(1947): February 28

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On February 27 and 28th, 1947, Taiwanese students rose up against Republic of China's government. A massacre ensued with somewhere between 18,000 and 28,000 killed by the government. This anniversary mar...

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Aviation History Month (1782): November

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Military Families Month: November

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Military Families Month honors the sacrifice and commitments of military personnel and their families. Throughout the month of November, military families serving around the world are honored. Efforts t...

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Revolution Day, (DZ)(1954): November 1

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Revolution Day in Algeria marks the anniversary of November 1, 1954, the official day the citizens began their revolt against the nation of France. This is a national holiday.

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Unity Day (RU)(1612): November 4

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Unity Day in Russia marks the anniversary of the liberation of Moscow from the Polish on November 4, 1612. This is a national public holiday in Russia and is observed on a Monday if the 4th falls on a we...

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Victory Day, (IT)(1918): November 4

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Victory Day in Italy marks the anniversary of November 4, 1918, the official day the nation signed a treaty with Austria returning Trentino and Trieste back to Italy after WWI.

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Day of the First Shout, (SV)(1811): Novemb...

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Day of the First Shout in El Salvador marks the anniversary of November 5, 1811, the official day the first battle for independence was fought in Central America. This is a national holiday.

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Gustavus Adolphus Day (SE)(1632): November...

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The king of Sweden, Gustavus Adolphus, reigned from 1611 until his death on this day, November 6, 1632. Under his military leadership, Sweden became a European power. He is considered one of the great com...

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Preventing the Exploitation of the Environ...

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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict raises awareness of the environmental costs associated with war and conflict. Forty-percent of world conflic...

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