Armed Forces Day India
This is a day dedicated to India towards collection of funds from the people of India for the personnel of the Indian Armed Forces. It has been observed annually since 1949. The day serves three basic purposes:
- Rehabilitation of battle casualties
- Welfare of serving personnel and their families
- Resettlement and welfare of ex-serviceman and their families.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
This day remembers this day in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and killed 2,403 Americans during World War 2 in an unprovoked attack. The following day the USA declared war on Japan. It was designated in 1994 by President Bill Clinton on 29th November. The American flag should be flown at half-staff until sunset to honour those who died as a result of the attack on U.S. military forces in Hawaii. It is not a federal holiday.
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