National East Meets West Day

About National East Meets West Day

April 25th 1945 is the day Soviet and American troops met at the Elbe River, near Torgau in Germany, marking an important step toward the end of World War II in Europe. This contact between the Soviets, advancing from the East, and the Americans, advancing from the West, meant that the two powers had effectively cut Germany in two.

28Jul

Buffalo Soldiers Day

• History
• USA

Buffalo Soldiers originally were members of the 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army

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14Aug

National Navajo Code Talkers Day

• History
• USA

Honoring the courage of the Code Talkers and their critical role in the Allied victory of WWII.

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15Aug

National V-J Day

• History
• USA

Commemorates the end of second world war when Japan's surrender was announced on August 14th 1945.

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19Aug

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• History
• USA

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• Public Holiday
• Australia

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• Animals
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Penguin Day.

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• Business
• International

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• History
• Israel

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Yom HaShoah.

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