10th anniversary of the People's Republic of China
| The 10th Anniversary of the Founding of The People’s Republic of China 庆祝中华人民共和国成立10周年大会 | |
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| Genre | Military parade, mass pageant, music and dance gala |
| Date(s) | 1 October 1959 |
| Frequency | Select years |
| Location(s) | Chang'an Avenue, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China |
| Coordinates | 39°54′26.4″N 116°23′27.9″E / 39.907333°N 116.391083°E |
| Years active | 75 |
| Inaugurated | 1 October 1949 |
| Participants | PLA, PAP, the Militia, and other formations |
| Leader | Mao Zedong (chairman) |
| People | Yang Yong (chief commander of the military parade) |
The 10th anniversary celebrations of founding of the People's Republic of China were held on 1 October 1959. The main event was held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. A grand banquet with many international dignitaries had been organized on the preceding evening.
Celebrations in Beijing
Tank columns on Chang'an Avenue.
Anti-aircraft guns in the military parade before the Great Hall of the People.