# Romanian historical and military commemorations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-historical-commemorations > Updated: 2026-08-16T06:00:25.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Romania has conducted several historical commemorations. In late July, the country marked the 550th anniversary of the Battle of Valea Alba, featuring symposiums, liturgical services, and a torch procession, alongside the 109th anniversary of the World War I Battle of Mărășești. In August, ceremonies continued with a memorial service at Dealu Monastery to observe the 425th anniversary of the passing of Mihai Viteazul, the first unifier of the Romanians. The event included the presentation of new historical volumes regarding his religious and political legacy. Further military commemorations were held in mid-August. In Țicleni, Gorj County, a ceremony honored the 110th anniversary of Romania’s entry into World War I, paying tribute to the 119 local heroes who fell during the conflict and the soldier Ecaterina Teodoroiu. Additionally, in Buzău, the 2nd Infantry Division ‘Getica’ celebrated 110 years of military tradition with public events, military equipment exhibitions, and performances by the Military Music. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Romania marks major military anniversaries and commemorations Romania marks significant military anniversaries, including a WWI commemoration in Țicleni honoring Ecaterina Teodoroiu and the 110th anniversary of the 2nd Infantry Division ‘Getica’ in Buzău. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-marks-major-military-anniversaries-and-commemorations ### 2026-07-24: Romania commemorates 550th anniversary of Valea Alba battle and 109th anniversary of Mărășești battle Romania marked the 550th anniversary of the 1476 Valea Alba battle and the 109th anniversary of the 1917 Mărășești battle with liturgical services, torch processions and military ceremonies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-commemorates-550th-anniversary-of-valea-alba-battle-and-109th-anniversary-of-mreti-battle --- Cite as: Romanian historical and military commemorations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-historical-commemorations