Day of National Unity is observed in Georgia on April 9. This holiday commemorates the events of April 9, 1989, when a peaceful anti-Soviet demonstration in Tbilisi was violently dispersed by the Soviet Army, resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals, including 17 women, during a stampede caused by the chaos. The protests, which had intensified since 1988, reached a peak on April 4, when tens of thousands gathered to demand the restoration of Georgian independence. Following the crackdown, a 40-day mourning period was declared, and the nation went on strike in solidarity. Today, this day honors those who lost their lives for their country, serving as a reminder of the struggle for independence and national unity.