Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first campaign that led to major casualties for Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New …

ANZAC Day, in Australia and New Zealand, holiday (April 25) that commemorates the landing in 1915, during World War I, of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Apr 24, 2025 · The United States, Australia, and New Zealand have stood together through times of war and peace, bound by a deep trust and a shared commitment to freedom and democracy. As we …

Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

May 23, 2014 · On April 25, 1915, as British troops landed at nearby Cape Helles, ANZAC forces stormed the beach at what became known as Anzac Cove, a small inlet surrounded by high ridges.

The 25th of April was officially named Anzac Day in 1916. On the 25th of April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula.

Australians commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April every year. This is the anniversary of the day when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on Gallipoli in 1915 as part of the Allies' invasion. Anzac …

By the 1930s, Anzac Day was commonplace alongside formal commemorative ceremonies at war memorials and, gradually, it began to take into account the fallen Anzacs of 1941 who perished when …

Nov 9, 2025 · When "Day" was added to form " Anzac Day," it specifically designated April 25th as the annual commemoration of the Gallipoli landings and, by extension, a day to honor all Australian and …

25 April is the national day of commemoration of Australia and New Zealand for victims of war and for recognition of the role of their armed forces. It marks the first major military action fought by …