March 19 is remembered in Algeria as the anniversary of the Evian Accords (1962), which brought a ceasefire in the Algerian War of Independence. Names tied to revolutionaries and national identity are especially significant on this date.
- Houari – An Arabic name meaning one who belongs to the Ansar (supporters). In Algeria, it is closely associated with Houari Boumédiène (1932–1978), a revolutionary and later President of Algeria.
- Benyoucef – A family name meaning son of Youcef (Joseph). It is most strongly linked to Mohamed Benyoucef Benkhedda (1907–2003), who served as head of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic during the independence struggle.
- Larbi – An Arabic name meaning Arab. It is notably tied to Larbi Ben M’hidi (1923–1957), a prominent revolutionary leader and martyr of the Algerian War of Independence.
