Anthony Tanaka Remembrance Day

Anthony Tanaka Remembrance Day is a holiday in the [United Empire of Earth (UEE)](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VyvyKxy4v6-united-empire-of-earth), observed annually on December Third. It is held in honor of [Anthony Tanaka](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/RwZBdpj2rz-anthony-tanaka), a child laborer who was publicly executed by an [Advocacy](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VDoP5pmODk-advocacy) agent on 3 December 2757 for refusing to obey an order to continue working. Footage of his murder was captured and smuggled out of the factory by members of the anti-Messer movement, where it became a symbol of resistance against the cruelty of the Messer government. In 2793, after the events of the [Anti-Messer Revolution](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/bE3rKa32P7-anti-messer-revolution), [Imperator](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/0Gz5BoJ9wl-uee-imperator)[Erin Toi](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/R4ZG3NxM7Y-erin-toi) signed a declaration from the [Senate](https://robertsspaceindustries.com/galactapedia/article/VaZn8OqaNZ-senate) that recognized the anniversary of Tanaka's death as a holiday. Traditionally, observers light candles in honor of Tanaka while they observe a moment of silence.