April 25
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April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (the 116th in leap years). There are 250 days remaining in the year. It falls in the fourth month of the year, during spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
This date is associated with various historical events and observances celebrated by different countries and communities. Like other calendar dates, commemorations linked to this day vary by region and society.
Calendar position
In the Gregorian calendar, April has 30 days. April 25 falls near the end of the fourth week of the month. In the Julian calendar, still used by some Eastern Orthodox churches for religious observances, the date corresponds differently to the Gregorian calendar.
International observances
April 25 is recognized as World Malaria Day, administered by the World Health Organization. Its purpose is to highlight efforts to combat malaria and the resources needed for this work, particularly in Africa.
In Italy, April 25 is Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione), commemorating the end of fascist rule and Nazi occupation in 1945. In Australia and New Zealand, the day is ANZAC Day, an observance dedicated to those who served in wars, marking the landings at Gallipoli in 1915. Portugal commemorates the Carnation Revolution (the 1974 peaceful revolution).