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What is the National Resistance Day of December 19, 1946?

This is the day President Ho Chi Minh issued the Call for National Resistance, launching the resistance against the French colonialists on a nationwide scale. At exactly 20:03 on December 19, 1946, the army and people of Hanoi opened the resistance with a barrage of cannon fire from the Lang Fortress, after the French colonialists repeatedly sent ultimatums demanding the disarmament and control of the capital.

From the article “National Resistance Day, December 19, 1946: President Ho Chi Minh's Call for National Resistance and Its Historical Significance”

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Vietnam National Day (Sep 2): Independence Day

On September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at Ba Đình Square, founding the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Updated 2 Jul 2026Culture and belief
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Reunification Day April 30: Historical Significance

April 30, 1975 marks the moment liberation tanks crashed through the gates of Independence Palace, ending 30 years of war and 21 years of division.

Updated 10 Sept 2026Culture and belief
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Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21)

Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day on June 21 marks the first issue of Thanh Nien newspaper founded by Nguyễn Ái Quốc in 1925. Learn its history and meaning.

Updated 21 Jul 2026Culture and belief
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International Children's Day June 1: Origin and Meaning

International Children's Day on June 1 began in 1949 to honor children killed by Nazi Germany in Lidice and Oradour, and Vietnam has marked it since 1950.

Updated 3 Aug 2026Culture and belief
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Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21)

Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day on April 21: origins from Decision 1862/QD-TTg in 2021, honoring books, readers, and reading culture.

Updated 2 Jul 2026Culture and belief
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