Day of the Glories of the Chilean Army – September 19, 2022, history, significance,why we celebrate The Day of the Glories of the Army is a Chilean national holiday commemorated on September 19 as the grand finale of the country’s Independence Day celebrations on September 18. Since 1819, the parade has included all of Chile’s armed forces, including the Chilean Navy, Chilean Air Force, and Carabineros de Chile. The occasion, held yearly in O’Higgins Park, Santiago, has been an official holiday since a law was passed in 1915. It is…
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