Anzac Day commemorates anniversary of first major military action by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I

In a key episode on April 25, 1915, thousands of troops from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) took part in an ill-fated amphibious invasion by British Empire forces on the area's narrow beaches. Today, Anzac Day honours all Australian and New Zealand troops who have served in conflict.

Australia and New Zealand held Anzac Day memorials on Friday to honour troops who served and died in wars. The day marks the 1915 Gallipoli campaign during World War One, where thousands of ANZAC soldiers fought and died.