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Plebiscite Day in Austria, known as "Volksabstimmung," refers to a historic event that took place on April 10, 1938. On this day, a plebiscite was held to legitimize the Anschluss with Nazi Germany. The Anschluss was the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in March 1938. Austrian citizens were asked to vote on whether they approved of the union between Austria and Germany. The plebiscite was rigged to ensure a positive result for the Nazis, with propaganda and intimidation tactics used to influence the outcome.
Since the end of World War II, Plebiscite Day has not been celebrated as a national holiday or with any specific traditions due to its association with Nazi propaganda and coercion. Instead, it serves as a day of reflection on Austria's past and as an educational point about the country's history during this tumultuous period.
In contemporary Austria, Plebiscite Day is not marked by any official observance or public celebration due to its historical context. It remains a part of history lessons and public discourse on the importance of democracy and free elections.
There are no particular customs or events associated with Plebiscite Day in modern-day Austria. Instead, it is remembered as a significant moment in Austrian history that led to several years under totalitarian rule until liberation at the end of World War II.
