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Category: Military, Firearms and Police
Highlighting global events relating to military, policing, and weapons.
This category includes military, military careers, military actions, events related to policing, police, sheriff, secret services, espionage, war, conflicts, weapons and firearms.
Military Events
Victory Day (US-RI)(1945): August 11
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Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island. It marks the anniversary of Japan's official surrender at the end of WWII, as announced by President Harry Truman on August 14, 1945.
January
Defense Forces Day (ZW): August 12
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Defense Forces Day is Zimbabwe's day of honor for its military. This national holiday follows Heroes' Day each year and creates four day weekend in the African nation.
January
Navajo Code Talkers Day (1942): August 14
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Navajo Code Talkers Day commemorates the significant contribution of the Navajo Nation to the Allied victory in the Second World War. Navajo is unique because of its complexity and is an oral language, no...
January
V-J Day (1945): August 14
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On August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allied forces, ending WWII.
January
Chauvin Day (UK)(1790): August 15
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Chauvin Day commemorates the life of Nicolas Chauvin, a legendary soldier who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. Nicolas Chauvin is believed to have been born in Roquefort, France, on August 15, 1790. He...
January
Taliban retake Afghanistan (AF)(2021): Aug...
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In literally ten days, against the backdrop of US and NATO military withdrawal, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan by taking over every provincial capital, including Kabul, and forcing the presid...
January
Airborne Day, Ntl. (1940): August 16
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International Airborne Day honors the bravery and commitment of Armed Services Airborne divisions, combat troops who land by parachute. Created by President George W Bush in 2001 with Senate Resolution...
January
Namibia Genocide (1904): August 16
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NAMIBIA GENOCIDE The Namibia Genocide, also known as the Herero and Namaqua Genocide, began on August 16, 1904 and concluded in late 1907 in German Southwest Africa (modern-day Namibia). It is considered...
January
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve...
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Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Week (ESGR) is a program initiated by the Department of Defense in 1972. This program aims to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Serv...
January
San Martín Day (AR)(1850): August 17
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José de San Martín was a hero of Peru, Chile, and Argentina's struggle for independence from Spain. A general, statesman, and diplomat, his efforts were central to creating the nations of today. San Martí...
January
Humanitarian Day, World (2003): August 19
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World Humanitarian Day honors humanitarian aid workers for their work in helping people throughout the world. Its purpose is to increase knowledge of various humanitarian activities and honor those who di...
January
Revolution of the King and People Day, (MA...
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Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef, Sultan Mohammed V of Morroco, was exiled on this day in 1953 by the French colonial authorities. The Morrocan people rose in protest and took to the streets. Their protests forced...
January
Victims of Terrorism, Day of Remembrance,...
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Terrorism exists throughout the world. However, five countries, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, and Syria, see the most. These five countries accounted for 75% of all deaths from terrorism in 2017. I...
January
Victims Acts of Violence Based on Religiou...
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"GENEVA (21 August 2019) – States have an important role to play in promoting religious tolerance and cultural diversity by promoting and protecting human rights, including freedom of religion or belief,...
January
Knife Day, Ntl.: August 24
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National Knife Day seeks to appreciate the vital use and function of knives. Whether as a tool for hunting, eating, or a weapon of defense, knives have been essential throughout human history.
January
Heroes' Day, (PH)(1896): August 25
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Heroes' Day in the Philippines marks the anniversary of August 26, 1896, when the nation began its fight for independence from Spain. Heroes' Day is a national holiday on the last Monday of August.
January
Liberation Day, (CN)(1945): August 25
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Liberation Day in Hong Kong marks the anniversary of August 30, 1945, the withdrawal of Japanese troops from the city. The Chinese government discontinued Liberation Day in 1997 upon taking control of the...
January
Heroes' Day (NA)(1966): August 26
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Heroes Day is a national holiday to remember all those who fought and died in the struggle for liberation in Nambia, which began on August 26, 1966. Heroes Day is a national holiday.
January
Nuclear Testing, International Day Against...
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International Day Against Nuclear Testing is an awareness campaign created by the United Nations under Resolution 64/35 in December 2009. This day calls for awareness and information about the effects of...
January
Uprising Day, (SK)(1944): August 29
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Uprising Day in Slovakia marks the anniversary of August 29, 1944, when the people rose against the Nazi occupation. Uprising Day is a national holiday.
January
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