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Australia and its People › National Symbols
What is ANZAC Day and when is it observed?
- A day honouring Australian soldiers who served at Gallipoli and in all wars, observed on 25 April
- A day remembering Federation, observed on 1 January
- A day celebrating Australia's independence, observed on 26 January
Why this is the correct answer
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and 25 April 1915 was the date those troops landed at Gallipoli, Turkey. Although the campaign was not a military victory, the courage shown there became a defining moment in Australia's national identity.