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Evacuation day

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the anniversary of the day on which the British army evacuated the city of New York, November 25, 1783.

See also: Evacuation



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For each of the 366 days in the year (including February 29th), The International Book of Days remarks on extraordinary and pivotal events in world history, as well as international holidays and observances, from the debut of Beethoven's first symphony to Evacuation Day commemorated in Egypt (celebrating the withdrawal of British colonial forces) to Respect for the Aged Day in Japan.
Honoring the end of Britain's occupation of New York during the Revolutionary War on November 25, 1783, Evacuation Day was associated with elites throughout its history.
 
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