Army Glory Day in Chile is celebrated on September 19th
Army Glory Day in Chile is celebrated on September 19th of each year. This date marks the victory of the Chilean army in the Battle of Maipú, which took place in 1818 during the Chilean War of Independence. In this battle, Chilean forces led by General José de San Martín defeated the Spanish royalist forces, thus consolidating Chile's independence. Army Glory Day is an important occasion in Chile, where various civic activities, military parades, ceremonies and tributes are held to recognize the role of the army in history and in the defense of national sovereignty.
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