Yamashita surrender

About Yamashita surrender

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared 3rd September of every year as a special working public holiday throughout the country in commemoration of the surrender of the Japanese military forces led by General Tomoyuki Yamashita in Baguio City.

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Philippine-American War Memorial Day

• Military
• Philippines

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Philippine-American War Memorial Day

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Merchant Navy Day

• Patriotic
• International

Merchant Navy Day is observed in the UK and Canada, honouring the sacrifices made during war and conflict.

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National Flag Day

• Patriotic
• Australia

Commemorates the day in 1901 on which the Australian National Flag was first flown.

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• History
• China

Commemorates the anniversary of the victory over Japan in the second world war.

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World Skyscraper Day

• General
• International

September 3rd is the global commemorative day for skyscrapers

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