President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday presided over a ceremony commemorating the 199th anniversary of the Peruvian Navy and the 141st anniversary of the Naval Battle of Angamos.
The event took place at the Naval Academy of Peru located in Callao's Punta district.
"He is an example of integrity and commitment to Peru," reads a post on twitter.
Today, October 8, Peru celebrates the 199th anniversary of the Peruvian Navy and the 141st anniversary of the Naval Battle of Angamos.
For this reason, a minute of silence in memory of the so-called "Knight of the Seas" was held at 9:50 a.m., the exact time when he attained immortality on October 8, 1879.
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Published: 10/8/2020