September 17 is observed in Angola as National Heroes’ Day, honoring those who fought for the country’s independence. The date is especially tied to the memory of Agostinho Neto, Angola’s first president.
- Agostinho – The Portuguese form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus, meaning venerable or great. In Angola, it is strongly associated with Agostinho Neto (1922–1979), the poet, physician, and revolutionary leader who became the nation’s first head of state after independence.
