20 February - Day of Heavenly Hundred Heroes (Ukraine)

 

The "Day of Heavenly Hundred Heroes" in Ukraine commemorates the individuals who lost their lives during the Euromaidan protests in Kyiv in 2014. The events unfolded between November 2013 and February 2014, when Ukrainians, dissatisfied with the government's decision to suspend an association agreement with the European Union, took to the streets to protest.

The term "Heavenly Hundred" refers to the more than 100 protesters who were killed during clashes with security forces and government-backed militias. The tragic culmination of the protests occurred in late February 2014 when violence escalated, leading to the deaths of many protesters.

The exact date for the Day of Heavenly Hundred Heroes is February 20, as it marks a particularly tragic day during the Euromaidan events when dozens of protesters were killed by government forces. This day serves as a memorial to honor those who lost their lives in the pursuit of democratic values and the desire for a closer association with the European Union.