Vimy Ridge Day
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Vimy Ridge Day is a Canadian national day of remembrance observed annually on April 9 to honor the soldiers who fought and died in the First World War Battle of Vimy Ridge.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Vimy Ridge Day canonical | 2 |
| Jour de la crête de Vimy | 1 |
| Vimy Ridge Day Act | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Vimy Ridge Day Context triple: [Battle of Vimy Ridge, commemoratedOn, Vimy Ridge Day]
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Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a pivotal First World War offensive in April 1917 in which Canadian forces captured a heavily fortified German-held ridge in France, becoming a symbol of Canadian national achievement and sacrifice.
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Vimy, France
Vimy, France is a commune in northern France best known as the site of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial commemorating World War I.
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Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is a major First World War commemorative site in France that honors the sacrifices of the Newfoundland Regiment, preserving the battlefield where they suffered devastating losses on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
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Canadian National Vimy Memorial
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is a monumental First World War memorial in France that honors Canadian soldiers who fought and died in the conflict, particularly those with no known grave.
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Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge
The Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge was a major World War I offensive in October 1918 in Champagne, France, where American and French forces, including U.S. Marines, broke key German defensive positions and helped pave the way for the war’s end.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Vimy Ridge Day Target entity description: Vimy Ridge Day is a Canadian national day of remembrance observed annually on April 9 to honor the soldiers who fought and died in the First World War Battle of Vimy Ridge.
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A.
Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a pivotal First World War offensive in April 1917 in which Canadian forces captured a heavily fortified German-held ridge in France, becoming a symbol of Canadian national achievement and sacrifice.
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B.
Vimy, France
Vimy, France is a commune in northern France best known as the site of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial commemorating World War I.
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C.
Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is a major First World War commemorative site in France that honors the sacrifices of the Newfoundland Regiment, preserving the battlefield where they suffered devastating losses on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.
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D.
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is a monumental First World War memorial in France that honors Canadian soldiers who fought and died in the conflict, particularly those with no known grave.
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E.
Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge
The Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge was a major World War I offensive in October 1918 in Champagne, France, where American and French forces, including U.S. Marines, broke key German defensive positions and helped pave the way for the war’s end.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
commemorative day
ⓘ
day of remembrance ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Vimy Ridge Day
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surface form:
Jour de la crête de Vimy
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| appliesTo |
all Canadian provinces
ⓘ
all Canadian territories ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Canadian National Vimy Memorial ⓘ |
| category |
Canadian observances
ⓘ
military memorial days ⓘ public memory of World War I ⓘ |
| commemorates | Battle of Vimy Ridge ⓘ |
| commemoratesConflict |
World War I
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surface form:
First World War
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| country | Canada ⓘ |
| dayOfMonthObserved | 9 ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Parliament of Canada ⓘ |
| frequency | annual ⓘ |
| hasDate | April 9 ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
commemoration of sacrifice
ⓘ
military remembrance ⓘ national identity ⓘ |
| honours |
Canadian soldiers who died at Vimy Ridge
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Canadian soldiers who fought at Vimy Ridge ⓘ |
| inception | 2003 ⓘ |
| languageOfOfficialName |
English
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French ⓘ |
| legalStatus | national day of remembrance ⓘ |
| legislatedBy |
Vimy Ridge Day
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Vimy Ridge Day Act
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| locationOfMajorCeremony |
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
ⓘ
Vimy, France ⓘ |
| monthObserved | April ⓘ |
| observanceType |
ceremonies
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moments of silence ⓘ wreath-laying ⓘ |
| observedIn | Canada ⓘ |
| relatedCountry | France ⓘ |
| relatedEvent | Battle of Vimy Ridge ⓘ |
| relatedPlace | Vimy Ridge ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Canadian forces
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surface form:
Canadian Armed Forces
Remembrance Day (United Kingdom) ⓘ
surface form:
Remembrance Day
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| significance | remembrance of Canadian sacrifice in the First World War ⓘ |
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Subject: Vimy Ridge Day Description of subject: Vimy Ridge Day is a Canadian national day of remembrance observed annually on April 9 to honor the soldiers who fought and died in the First World War Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Referenced by (4)
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