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Today, July 9, the International Day for the Destruction of FirearmsHe too Chilean Flag Day and the Argentina Independence Day.
It is July 9 is the International Day for the Destruction of Firearms which follows the Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons.
Likewise, the Chilean Flag Day is celebrated on July 9 where tribute is also paid to the heroes of the Battle of Concepción, in the War of the Pacific.
Finally this July 9th is the celebration of Argentina’s Independence Daysince it was the day when the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata declared themselves free from the Spanish monarchy.
Today, July 9, is the International Day for the Destruction of Firearms
As already said, this July 9 is the International Day for the Destruction of Firearms.
In 2001, following the conference on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons at the UN headquarters, the International Day for the Destruction of Firearms was commemorated.
On International Firearms Destruction Day, citizens are making efforts to remove a large number of weapons such as rifles, revolvers and pistols from circulation.
There are some non-governmental organizations that in this International Day for the Destruction of Firearmsthey set up facilities for their collection and destruction.
Conferences, talks and symposiums are also organised to raise awareness among the population about how firearms affect social coexistence.
July 9 is International Firearms Destruction Day (Tom Def / Unsplash)
Chilean Flag Day is also celebrated on July 9
In addition to the International Day for the Destruction of Firearms, this July 9 is also celebrated the Chilean Flag Day.
Chilean Flag Day is a time to honor the national emblem and its history, highlighting its importance.
In this sense, the flag of Chile is known as ‘The Lone Star’ that has accompanied its nation for more than 200 years.
Although this July 9 is Chilean Flag Daywas officially adopted on October 18, 1817 during the administration of Bernardo O’Higgins.
The flag of Chile was designed by the Minister of War José Ignacio Zenteno and consists of two horizontal stripes: one red and one turquoise blue with a five-pointed white star.
On Chilean Flag Day, we remember that the colors and symbols represent:
- White – The Andes Mountains
- The blue – The sky and ocean
- Red – The blood spilled by the heroes of independence
- The Star – The unique and indivisible state of Chile
Likewise, on Chilean Flag Day, tribute is also paid to the heroes of the Battle of Concepción during the War of the Pacific that occurred between July 9 and 10, 1882.
This July 9th is Chilean Flag Day (Lucas Beck / Unsplash)
This July 9th is also Argentina’s Independence Day
Finally this July 9th is Argentina’s Independence Daysince in 1816 the United Provinces of Río de Plata rejected the Spanish monarchy and any other foreign domination.
The declaration of Argentine independence began in May 1810 and was made official six years later to give way to Argentine Independence Day.
This July 9, Argentina’s Independence Day is considered a national holiday and is commemorated with official and street activities.
He Argentina’s Independence Day is July 9th, includes civic-military parades, ceremonies at the Historic House of Tucumán with the presence of the President.
Family meals and gatherings are usually held, homes are decorated with the Argentine flag and its national colors, etc.
This July 9th is Argentina’s Independence Day (Angelica Reyes / Unsplash)
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