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7th Armed Forces Veterans Day - January 14

January 17 , 2023 437 days 302 0
  • This day is dedicated to honouring the sacrifices and service of veterans who have served in the country’s armed forces.
  • The celebration of this day began in 2017.
  • The origins of this day can be traced back to Armistice Day, which is celebrated on November 11 all over the world.
  • The first Armistice Day was held on November 11, 1919.
  • It aims to commemorate the end of World War I and to honour the brave soldiers who fought in the war.
  • In India, the day was first marked through a resolution passed by the Congress in 1926.
  • In 2017, Armistice Day was renamed Armed Forces Veterans Day in India.

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