The Commemoration of the Victory over Gaddafi is a public holiday observed in Libya every March 19. This day marks the anniversary of the beginning of NATO intervention during the 2011 Libyan Civil War, which led to the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, who had ruled Libya for over four decades since a coup d'état in 1969. The revolution commenced on February 17, 2011, and by early March, rebel forces had gained control of parts of the country. The United Nations condemned Gaddafi's attempts to suppress the revolt, leading to the UN Security Council passing a resolution on March 17 that authorized military intervention. The intervention officially began on March 19 when French military jets entered Libyan airspace, marking a pivotal moment in the conflict that ultimately resulted in Libya's liberation. As a result, this anniversary is celebrated as a national holiday in Libya, alongside the anniversary of the end of the civil war.