Why October 28 Is a National Holiday in the Czech Republic

October 28th is Czechoslovak Independence Day, marking the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918.  Although Czechoslovakia peacefully split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, October 28 remains one of the most important dates in Czech history. It commemorates the struggle for independence and the emergence of modern Czech statehood. It should not be confused with Czech Statehood Day, celebrated on September 28. Why Czechoslovakia Declared Independence in 1918 Before 1918, the Czech

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