Victory Day over Nazism in Ukraine commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. However, in recent years, Ukraine has redefined how it marks this event, especially in the context of its national identity, political realignment, and current conflict with Russia.

The Battle of Las Piedras Day in Uruguay commemorates the Battle of Las Piedras, a key victory in 1811 by Uruguayan patriots, led by General José Gervasio Artigas, over Spanish colonial forces. This battle is widely regarded as the first major military success in Uruguay’s struggle for independence.