Day of Missile Forces and Artillery | |
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Date | 19 November |
Next time | 19 November 2024 |
Frequency | annual |
Day of Missile Forces and Artillery ( Russian: День ракетных войск и артиллерии) is a holiday celebrated in Russia and Belarus [1] on 19 November.
The holiday was first established by a Presidium of Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union decree on 21 October 1944 as Artillery day of Red Army ( Russian: День артиллерии Красной Армии). [2] The date was chosen because the Red Army began their successful counter-attack ( Operation Uranus) in the battle of Stalingrad on 19 November 1942, with much help from the artillery of the Red Army.
Since 1964, the holiday bears its present name. [3]
In modern Russia, the holiday has the status of memorable day. [4]