28 October

Happy 28 October!  Happy Day of Establishment of the Independent Czechoslovak Republic!  

Czechoslovakia would have been 104 years old this year.  Yes, after 13 years it's still a little funny to me that Czechland celebrates the founding of a country that no longer exists while Slovakia doesn't celebrate it. 

Here's what the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted about it today on social media.

"Our voice has been heard around the world.  By its active participation in the negotiations, Czechoslovakia soon earned not only the recognition from other states but also made its mark as a democratic and self-confident sate that is an equal partner to the whole of Europe."