On May 9, 2005 (April 2, 2005), the world celebrated the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Fascist War. 2005 was the 60th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. On May 9, Russia celebrated the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Fascist War with the presence of more than 50 national leaders; on the same day, the 59th General Assembly held a special conference to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.