President Obama received an unprecedented honor during his high-profile visit to India. And from that first January 26 onward, the country celebrates with Republic Day. This practice was discontinued in 1995 following the attainment of majority rule and the re-organization of public holidays as a consequence. You'll also see elaborate floats and groups of people representing India's almost unfathomable variety of cultures, religions and climates. On the last Republic Day, in 1994, South Africa rejoined the Republic Day is celebrated on 2 June. It is important to remember that next Sunday, February 23 rd, is “Republic Day”, not “Mash”. While Independence was given to us by Britain, Republic Day was chosen by us as the day that we cut all formal ties with the British Crown. In 2020, that date falls on a Sunday.As the capital, New Delhi hosts the nation's biggest parade. The biggest focus is on New Delhi's impressive annual military and cultural parade, but this national holiday is celebrated far and wide. Republic Day is a public holiday. To mark this historic event, January 26 is observed as Republic Day and every Indian celebrates this remarkable event that gave us our rights and the Constitution. US President Barack Obama went in 2015. The Republic Day is not just a Delhi affair. These soldiers march in Bangalore on January 26, 2011. Second-to-last Monday in October in Rhodesia (1970–1979) Between 1961 and 1994, 31 May was celebrated in South Africa as Republic Day. This was the first Republic Day after Jammu and Kashmir's special status was withdrawn on August 5 last year and the erstwhile state was divided into two Union Territories. CNN's Sumnima Udas reports.Indian army soldiers march during the Republic Day parade on the Rajpath in Delhi on January 26, 2012. A decade-long People's Revolution by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) along with several months of mass protests by all major political parties of Nepal in 2006, culminated in a peace accord and the ensuing elections for the constituent assembly which voted overwhelmingly in favor of the abdication of the last Nepali monarch Gyanendra Shah and the establishment of a federal democratic republic on 28 May 2008. It's You'll see displays of India's military prowess with tanks, weaponry and precision marching by armed forces members in their finest uniforms. Search by service address to get the latest information or log in to your account. After 85 years of On 1 July 1960, Prime Minister [Dr. Kwame Nkrumah] of Today, 4 July is no longer a public holiday though it is sometimes referred to as "Since 2013, through Proclamation No.5, 23 January is set as the 14 July 1958 is the day the Hashemite monarchy was overthrown in Iraq by popular forces led by On 15 November 1889, in the city of Rio de Janeiro (the Brazilian capital at that time), a military coup led by Field Marshal In elementary schools, first graders were inducted into the On 1 December 1958, Ubangi-Shari became an autonomous territory within the The 18th is celebrated in Niger with official festivals and appearances of political leaders, as well as public parties and festivities. Two days later, it came into effect throughout the nation. After many deliberations and some modifications, the 308 members of the Assembly signed two hand-written copies of the document (one in Hindi and one in English) on 24 January 1950. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.In 2020 it falls on a Sunday. Flag ceremonies, parades and celebrations are held all over the country. We were on our own – supposed to be captains of our fate and masters of our destiny and all that. Here's a small sampling from some of India's other cities:There's a perfect beach for every week of the year. In 2019, South African President The route is more than 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) long, and it follows the Rajpath, one of the country's most celebrated roadways.It starts near the Presidential Palace, passes through the famed India Gate and winds up around the Red Fort.The parade lasts about three hours and starts at 9:30 a.m. local time after a ceremonial hoisting of the Indian flag.