BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426 DTSTAMP:20260511T102227 CREATED:20250303T054829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T024532Z UID:10000218-1745539200-1745625599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:ANZAC Day DESCRIPTION:ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. It honors the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in wars and peacekeeping operations. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is ANZAC Day?\nThe History of ANZAC Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nMore about ANZAC\n\nWhen is ANZAC Day?\nANZAC Day is observed annually on April 25th. The following is the list of ANZAC Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2020Saturday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2021Sunday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2022Monday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2023Tuesday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2024Thursday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2025Friday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2026Saturday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2027Sunday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2028Tuesday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2029Wednesday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2030Thursday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2031Friday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2032Sunday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2033Monday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2034Tuesday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2035Wednesday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2036Friday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2037Saturday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2038Sunday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2039Monday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2040Wednesday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2041Thursday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2042Friday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2043Saturday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2044Monday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2045Tuesday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2046Wednesday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2047Thursday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2048Saturday \n \n ANZAC DayApr 25\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of ANZAC Day? \nANZAC Day traces its roots to April 25\, 1915\, when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed at Gallipoli during World War I. The campaign was part of an Allied strategy to open a sea route to Russia by capturing the Ottoman Empire's capital\, Constantinople (Istanbul). \nHowever\, the ANZAC troops faced fierce resistance from the Ottoman forces\, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk\, the future founder of modern Turkey. The campaign turned into a brutal\, eight-month-long stalemate with extreme hardship and heavy casualties. Eventually\, the Allied forces withdrew in December 1915 and January 1916. \nDespite the military failure\, the courage displayed by the ANZAC soldiers became a defining moment in the national identities of Australia and New Zealand. \nThe first ANZAC Day was observed on April 25\, 1916\, a year after the Gallipoli landing. It was marked by memorial services and public gatherings in Australia\, New Zealand\, and the United Kingdom. \nDuring World War II (1939-1945)\, ANZAC Day broadened its meaning to honor all Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served in both world wars. By the late 1940s\, the day became a public holiday in most Australian states and New Zealand. \nIn the decades following the wars\, ANZAC Day continued to be a solemn day of remembrance\, though its significance declined somewhat during the 1960s and 1970s. However\, in the 1980s and 1990s\, ANZAC Day saw a resurgence in participation. \nToday\, ANZAC Day is one of the most significant national days in Australia and New Zealand. It honors not only those who fought at Gallipoli but all service members who have served in wars and peacekeeping operations. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nANZAC Day is marked by a range of commemorative and cultural activities across Australia and New Zealand. \nThe Dawn Service is one of the most significant traditions\, held at war memorials and RSL clubs. It starts before sunrise\, symbolizing the time of the Gallipoli landing in 1915\, and the service usually includes: A moment of silence for reflection\, the Last Post played on a bugle\, a prayer and hymns\, recitation of "The Ode of Remembrance"\, and the National Anthems of Australia and New Zealand. \nVeterans\, current service members\, and descendants of ANZAC soldiers participate in parades and marches through major cities and towns. These marches honor past and present service members from various wars and peacekeeping missions. \nThroughout the day\, wreaths of poppies and rosemary (symbols of remembrance) are laid at memorials and cenotaphs. Many communities hold mid-morning memorial services featuring speeches\, readings\, and moments of silence. \nMany Australians and New Zealanders visit national war memorials\, such as Australian War Memorial (Canberra)\, Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Shrine of Remembrance (Melbourne). \nAustralia and New Zealand hold special ANZAC Day sporting matches. \nTwo-Up is a traditional Australian gambling game played on ANZAC Day\, particularly in pubs and RSL clubs. It was popular among WWI soldiers\, and the game is legally permitted only on ANZAC Day in most parts of Australia. \nMore about ANZAC\nThe Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) was a military formation of troops from Australia and New Zealand who fought together during World War I (1914-1918). The name ANZAC has since become a symbol of courage and national identity for both nations. \nThe ANZAC Corps was formed in December 1914 as part of the British Empire's forces. It was initially created for the Gallipoli Campaign (1915) but later served in the Middle East and Western Front. \nThe ANZACs landed at Gallipoli\, Turkey\, on April 25\, 1915\, as part of an Allied invasion against the Ottoman Empire. They faced fierce resistance resulting in a prolonged\, bloody campaign.\nAfter eight months of trench warfare and heavy casualties\, the Allies withdrew from December 1915 to January 1916. \nAfter Gallipoli\, many ANZAC soldiers were redeployed to France and Belgium to fight in trench warfare against Germany from 1916 to 1918. By 1918\, Australian and New Zealand troops played a key role in breaking German lines\, helping end the war. \nThe ANZAC Corps was officially disbanded in 1916\, but ANZAC troops continued to serve throughout World War I. ANZAC soldiers later served in World War II\, Korea\, Vietnam\, and modern conflicts.\nApril 25th\, ANZAC Day\, was established to commemorate their service. 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