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Honour the 1956 Revolution on 23 October with free events
23 October is a bank holiday, commemorating the 1956 Revolution. Read on to learn more, see how to pay respect, and what kind of free events to join.
October 19, 2023 at 8:06 PM CEST
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Budapest Weekend Guide 20-23 October
Shows, concerts and cultural attractions – Budapest is always buzzing. Each week, we gather all of the important happenings taking place in our favourite city so you can plan ahead.
October 23, 2014 at 2:00 AM CEST
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Hope and Tragedy: an eyewitness recalls Hungary’s 1956 Revolution
When bullets first pierced the night air over downtown Pest’s Bródy Sándor Street on October 23, 1956, György Kalmár was there among the crowd of demonstrators who would soon become freedom fighters. Now 75 years old, Mr. Kalmár shares his memories of that fateful day.