HISTORY OF THE ANZAC MARCH
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* This year marks the first time in more than a century that marches will not be held on Anzac Day and the first time ever that no public ceremonies will take place.
* April 25 was officially declared Anzac Day in 1916 with marches and ceremonies across Australia, in London and New Zealand, while General Sir John Monash paraded Australian troops in Egypt.
* In 1919, the Spanish flu pandemic saw marches cancelled and commemoration of the day reduced to a public service in Sydney's Domain with people made to wear masks and stand three feet apart.
HOW WE WILL REMEMBER THE ANZACS THIS YEAR
* Australians are being asked to commemorate Anzac Day at home by lighting a candle to fallen heroes on their front lawns, in their driveways or on their balconies or verandahs as the sun comes up.
* From 6am, a short closed commemorative service will be streamed from the Australian War Memorial on several stations comprising The Ode, The Last Post, a minute's silence and Reveille.
* Links will be shared closer to the day so people can tune in on phones or tablets and free candle apps will be available to download.
* Families participating in the Light Up the Dawn campaign are also being encouraged to share mateship-themed video and image tributes on social media.
Australian Associated Press