National Day, officially the National Day of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国国庆节), is a public holiday in China celebrated annually on 1 October as the national day of the People's Republic of China, commemorating Mao Zedong's formal proclamation of the establishment of the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949. The Chinese Communist Party victory in the Chinese Civil War resulted in the People's Republic of China succeeding the Republic of China's rule over mainland China, leaving the Republic of China only in control of Taiwan and its adjacent islands.
National Day of the People's Republic of China (People's Republic of China)
On October 1, in the year 0, National Day of the People's Republic of China (People's Republic of China). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of October 1, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on October 1, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 17 June 2026.
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