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National Winston Churchill Day: History, significance, 5 facts and quotes

'Success is not final and failure is not fatal: what matters is the courage to continue'- Winston Churchill

National Winston Churchill Day is observed on April 9 every year to honor the soldier and the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Churchill is celebrated for his impact on the world, including his Nobel Prize in Literature and other honor medals.

He was a brilliant historian and hard-working English treasure who was half-American. He was a well-known politician, army officer, and novelist who guided Britain to victory during the Second World War, influencing everyone for a good cause.

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History and Significance of National Winston Churchill Day

Churchill became an honorary citizen of the United States on April 9, 1963, when President Kennedy signed a measure into law establishing him as a soldier, author, and diligent British prime leader.

Although he was still very much alive, it was neither his birthday nor his death day; still, the day had tremendous significance. The Queen knighted Sir Winston Churchill in recognition of his role in bringing the British people together during the most difficult times of World War II.

A Twitter user shared saying, "ON THIS DAY On April 7, 1955, Winston Churchill resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom due to health concerns. He would, however, remain a Member of Parliament until after the 1964 UK General Election."

5 facts about Prime Minister Churchill

1. The acronym "OMG" was first used in a letter to Winston Churchill, as per Eduvast.

2. Churchill frequently broke down in tears in front of his citizens.

3. Churchill suffered a variety of injuries, including a concussion, a ruptured kidney, and nearly drowning.

4. He took 60 bottles of alcohol with him when he departed for the Boer War.

5. Churchill had to retake the Royal Military College of Sandhurst entrance tests three times before he was accepted.

“To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day,” posted a twitter user.

Winston Churchill quotes

1. “Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”

2. “Difficulties mastered are opportunities won.”

3. “Sometimes doing your best is not good enough. Sometimes you must do what is required.”

4. “Personally, I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.”

5. “To improve is to change, so to be perfect is to change often.”