Also means
recurrence
Usage Note
Ricorrenza is broader than anniversario: it covers any date that comes around again — a saint's day, a national commemoration, or a personal milestone. Unlike anniversario, which is almost always celebratory, ricorrenza is neutral and often used for solemn dates. The plural is regular: ricorrenze.
Examples
"Oggi è la ricorrenza della fondazione della città."
Natural Translation
Today is the anniversary of the city's founding.

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