Evacuation Day is any of several holidays that celebrate the departure of an occupying army.* Evacuation Day (Massachusetts), anniversary of departure of British army on March 17, 1776; celebrated in Greater Boston since 1901.* Evacuation Day (New York), anniversary of departure of British army on November 25, 1783; celebrated annually until World War I* Evacuation Day (Syria), anniversary of departure of French army on April 17, 1946.* British Evacuation Day, Libyan anniversary of the final departure of British forces on 28 March, 1970.[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12882213] - Source: Wikipedia
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