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Im Jahr 1953 gab es in der DDR einen Aufstand, an den lange Zeit in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ein Feiertag erinnerte. Wann war das?

Q: In 1953 there was an uprising in the GDR, which was commemorated for a long time by a holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was that?

June 17. On June 17, 1953, there was a popular uprising in the GDR against the SED regime. In West Germany, this day was observed as "German Unity Day" until reunification.

In 1953 there was an uprising in the GDR, which was commemorated for a long time by a holiday in the Federal Republic of Germany. When was that?

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June 17

Explanation

On June 17, 1953, there was a popular uprising in the GDR against the SED regime. In West Germany, this day was observed as "German Unity Day" until reunification.