General Ahmad Yani

Ahmad Yani was born in Jenar, Purworejo, Central Java on 19 June 1922 to the Wongsoredjo family. In 1927, Ahmad Yani moved to Batavia with his family. In Batavia, Ahmad Yani enter the primary and secondary school. In 1940, Ahmad Yani left high school to undergo compulsory military service in the Army of the Dutch East Indies colonial government.

After Independence Ahmad Yani joined the army of the fledgling republic and fought against the Dutch. After Indonesia's Independence was recognized by the Dutch, Yani was transferred to Tegal, Central Java. In August 1958, he commanded Operation 17 August against the Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia rebels in West Sumatra.

In the 30 September Movement attempted to kidnap seven members of the Army general staff. One of the kidnappers then opened fire, killing the general. His body was taken to Lubang Buaya on the outskirts of Jakarta and, together with those of the other murdered generals, was hidden in a disused well.

Yani's body, and those of the other victims, was disinterred on 4 October, and all were given a state funeral the next day, before being buried at the Hero's Cemetery at Kalibata. On the same day, Yani and his colleagues were officially declared Heroes of the Revolution by Presidential Decision No. 111/KOTI/1965 and his rank was raised posthumously from lieutenant general to a 4-star general.

1 October 1965 event then has delivered an order in the post-independence history of this republic. Order which was then known as the New Order was set on October 1 each year as well as Pancasila Miracle Day as a national holiday. Determination was based on events that occurred on the day and the month, there have been an undermining efforts Pancasila, but failed.
Later, after the fall of the new order and the order was replaced by the so-called Reform Order, the anniversary of Pancasila's Miracle seems to be forgotten. Proven October 1 is no longer designated as a national holiday as before.

In a speech Bung Karno known as "Jasmerah" father of the nation was called so that you should never forget history. More explicitly mentioned, that great nation is a nation that remembers and appreciates its history. Should that's contained in this nation, especially its leaders.