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SUMMARY:Ochi Day (Greece)
DESCRIPTION:Ochi Day in Greece commemorates Greece's defiant refusal of Italy's ultimatum in 1940\, symbolizing national courage and resistance\, celebrated with parades\, flags and memorial ceremonies. \nWhen is Ochi Day?\nOchi Day in Greece is observed on October 28 every year. \nThe following is the list of Ochi Day from 2020 to 2049. \n   \n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                                        HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n        \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2020Wednesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2021Thursday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2022Friday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2023Saturday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2024Monday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2025Tuesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2026Wednesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2027Thursday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2028Saturday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2029Sunday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2030Monday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2031Tuesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2032Thursday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2033Friday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2034Saturday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2035Sunday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2036Tuesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2037Wednesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2038Thursday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2039Friday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2040Sunday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2041Monday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2042Tuesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2043Wednesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2044Friday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2045Saturday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2046Sunday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2047Monday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2048Wednesday        \n            \n            Ochi DayOct 28\, 2049Thursday        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\nThe History of Ochi Day?\nOn the night of October 28\, 1940\, the Italian ambassador to Greece delivered an ultimatum from dictator Benito Mussolini to Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas. The demand required Greece to allow Axis forces to enter and occupy strategic locations in the country. \nAccording to historical accounts\, Metaxas responded in French with the words "Then it is war!". For the Greek people\, this became symbolized by the single word "Ochi"\, meaning "No". \nWithin hours of Metaxas's refusal\, Italian forces invaded Greece through Albania. This marked the beginning of the Greco-Italian War. Despite being outnumbered and under-equipped\, the Greeks mounted a strong defense and pushed the Italian forces back into Albania. \nGreece's resistance became one of the first successful Allied defenses against Axis forces during World War II\, gaining admiration worldwide. \nThe word "Ochi" became a rallying cry\, representing courage\, independence\, and national pride. It symbolized Greece's determination to defend its sovereignty\, even against great odds. \nOchi Day was officially established as a national holiday after World War II. Ochi Day is not just about WWII history but about Greek values of freedom\, dignity and resistance. It stands as a reminder of the importance of unity and courage in defending independence.
URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/ochi-day-greece/
CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday
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