Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia, New Zealand and Tonga 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". Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli campaign, their first engagement in the First World War (1914–1918).
Anzac Day is commemorated for the first time on the first anniversary of the landing at ANZAC Cove.
On April 25, in the year 1916, Anzac Day is commemorated for the first time on the first anniversary of the landing at ANZAC Cove. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of April 25, one of 419 recorded events on this date across all of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on April 25, 1916 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 19 April 2026.
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