10th anniversary of the People's Republic of China
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The 10th anniversary celebrations of founding of the People's Republic of China were held on 1 October 1959. The main event was held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. A grand banquet with many international dignitaries had been organized on the preceding evening.[2]
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The 10th Anniversary of the Founding of The People’s Republic of China 庆祝中华人民共和国成立10周年大会 | |
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Genre | Military parade, mass pageant, music and dance gala |
Date(s) | 1 October 1959 |
Frequency | Select years[upper-alpha 1] |
Location(s) | Chang'an Avenue, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China |
Coordinates | 39°54′26.4″N 116°23′27.9″E |
Years active | 74 |
Inaugurated | 1 October 1949 (1949-10-01) |
Participants | PLA, PAP, the Militia, and other formations |
Leader | Mao Zedong (chairman) |
People | Yang Yong (chief commander of the military parade) |
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