Beginning of the Independence Movement Day, also known as 19th April Day, is observed in Venezuela every April 19. This day commemorates the start of the country's struggle for independence, which began on April 19, 1810, when the municipal council of Caracas overthrew Spanish colonial authorities and established a junta. This event marked the beginning of a series of declarations of independence by various provinces, leading to the establishment of the First Republic of Venezuela. Although the First Republic was lost in 1812, it was followed by subsequent attempts at independence, culminating in Venezuela's liberation from Spain in 1819 as part of Gran Colombia. The day is significant in Venezuelan history as it symbolizes the fight for freedom from colonial rule.