From Wikipedia
A gun salute or cannon salute is the use of a piece of artillery to fire shots, often 21 in number for higher ranks (21-gun salute), with the aim of marking an honor or celebrating a joyful event. It is a tradition in many countries around the world.
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Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q2143986 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Gun salute – CC BY-SA 4.0
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