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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and genocides worldwide.

History & Background Wishes (12) Quotes (6) Celebration Guides (3)
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Historical Background & Significance

Annual: January 27
An international memorial day designated by the UN to remember the 6 million Jewish victims and millions of other victims of Nazi persecution during World War II.
Origin & Proclamation
Designated by UN General Assembly Resolution 60/7 in 2005, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on 27 January 1945.
Related Topics & Tags:
#memorial #holocaust #human-rights #peace

Wishes & Greetings for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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12 Wishes
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50+ Best Frédéric Chopin Quotes, Musical Reflections & Romantic Memorial Tributes (2026)

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50+ Best Puyi Quotes, Imperial Reflections & Chinese History Memorial Tributes (2026)

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50+ Best Gustav Kirchhoff Quotes, Scientific Laws & Physics Memorial Reflections (2026)

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50+ Best Jean-Jacques Dessalines Quotes, Dessalines Day Wishes & Freedom Tributes (2026)

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Inspiring Quotes & Sayings

Timeless thoughts and words of wisdom celebrating International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

6 Quotes

"Explore 50+ powerful quotes on national liberation, equality, anti-colonialism, and African unity by President Samora Machel commemorating October 19."

— Samora Machel

"Explore 50+ foundational quotes on constitutional liberty, rule of law, due process, and justice stemming from the Magna Carta commemorating King John on October 19."

— King John of England

"Explore 50+ beautiful lyrical quotes on love, mortality, nature, and rebellion by Pulitzer Prize poet Edna St. Vincent Millay commemorating October 19."

— Edna St. Vincent Millay

"Explore 50+ deep philosophical quotes on justice, dignity, freedom, and peaceful coexistence by President Alija Izetbegović commemorating October 19."

— Alija Izetbegović

"Explore 50+ sharp satirical quotes on human nature, politics, hypocrisy, and wisdom by Jonathan Swift commemorating October 19."

— Jonathan Swift

"Explore 50+ inspiring quotes on scientific discovery, atomic physics, experimentation, and perseverance by the Father of Nuclear Physics, Ernest Rutherford, commemorating October 19."

— Ernest Rutherford

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Observance Facts
Official Date: January 27
Scope: international
Country / Region: Global / Worldwide
Category Type: UN Observance
Month: January
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