Dessalines Day – October 17, 2022, history, significance Dessalines Day is commemorated on October 17 every year. In Haiti, the anniversary of Jean-Jacques Dessalines’ death is celebrated with parties, parades, and historic reenactments of his life. It’s a day to remember one of the founding fathers of Haiti who played a pivotal role in the Haitian Revolution, leading to its independence in 1804. HISTORY OF DESSALINES DAY Jean-Jacques Dessalines was born on a slave plantation in Grande Rivière du Nord, Saint Domingue on September 20, 1758. For years he worked…
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