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Pioneer Day (also archaically called the Day of Deliverance)[1] is an official holiday celebrated on July 24 in the U.S. state of Utah,[2] with some celebrations in regions of surrounding states originally settled by Mormon pioneers.[3][4] It commemorates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847,[5] where the Latter-day Saints settled after being forced from Nauvoo, Illinois[6] and other locations in the eastern United States.[7]Parades, fireworks, rodeos, and other festivities help commemorate the event. Similar to July 4th, most governmental offices[2] and many businesses are closed on Pioneer Day.[citation needed]
In addition to being an official holiday in Utah, Pioneer Day is considered a special occasion by many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[8][9] On Pioneer Day, some Latter-day Saints walk portions of the Mormon Trail or reenact entering the Salt Lake Valley by handcart.[10] Latter-day Saints throughout the United States[11][12] and around the world may celebrate July 24 in remembrance of the LDS Churches' pioneer era, with songs, dances, and pioneer related activities.[13][14]
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Victory Day is a common name of many different public holidays in various countries to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history.
This national holiday was established to commemorate the end of the Khmer Rouge regime in 1979.
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