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Anzac Day /ˈænzæk/ is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars conflicts and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. Originally 25 April every year was to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire during World War I.

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meaning
National day of remembrance and first landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli
similar
Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Armistice Day

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