For other uses, see Independence Day (disambiguation).
An Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another state, more rarely after the end of a military occupation. A party is a Social gathering for Celebration and Recreation. An anniversary (from the Latin anniversarius, from the words for year and to turn meaning (returning yearly known in English since c. A nation is a Human Cultural and Social Community. In as much as most members never meet each other yet feel a common bond it may be considered A state is a political association with effective Sovereignty over a geographic Area and representing a Population. This article is about a type of political territory For other uses see Colony (disambiguation. Most countries honour their respective independence day as a national holiday and some countries or nations' independence-date honours are contested. The National Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the Nationhood of a Nation or non-sovereign Country.
The following is a partial list of independence days of countries around the world:
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| Afghanistan | August 19 | Independence from United Kingdom control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Albania | November 28 | (Dita e Pavarësisë) Declared by Ismail Qemali in 1912 and signalled the end of five centuries of Ottoman rule. This article is about the country in southern Europe For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Albania topics. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Ismail Kemal Bej Vlora or commonly Ismail Qemali ( January 16, 1844 - January 24 The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish |
| Algeria | July 5 | Independence from France in 1962. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. |
| Andorra | March 14 | Independence from France and Spain in 1993. Andorra, officially the Principality of Andorra ( Catalan: Principat d'Andorra) is a small Landlocked country in western Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Angola | November 11 | Portugal grants independence to its former colony in 1975. Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. This article is about a type of political territory For other uses see Colony (disambiguation. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | November 1 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1981. Antigua and Barbuda ( Spanish for "Ancient" and "Bearded" is an Island nation located on the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Argentina | July 9 | Independence declared from Spain in 1816. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Armenia | May 28 | Independence from Turkey in 1918. Armenia (Հայաստան transliterated: Hayastan,) officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Hayastani Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches |
| Armenia | September 21 | Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
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| Azerbaijan | October 18 | Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Azerbaijan ( English; Azərbaycan officially the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Respublikası is the largest and most populous country in the South Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 |
| Bahamas | July 10 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1973. The Bahamas, officially the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is an independent sovereign English -speaking country consisting of two thousand Cays and Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Bahrain | August 15 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1971. The Kingdom of Bahrain (in مملكة البحرين,, literally Kingdom of the Two Seas) is an Island country in the Persian Gulf Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Bangladesh | March 26 | Independence was declared from Pakistan and this led to a nine month war ending on December 16, 1971. ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion |
| Barbados | November 30 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Barbados ( Portuguese word for bearded-ones, bɑrˈbeɪdoʊz -dɒs situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, is an independent Island nation Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Belarus | July 3 | Liberation of Minsk from German occupation by Soviet troops in 1944. Belarus ( Belarusian Беларусь / Biełaruś is a Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the north and east Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Minsk (Мінск mʲinsk Минск mʲinsk is the Capital and largest city in Belarus, situated on the Svislach and Niamiha rivers A soviet (сове́т, "council" originally was a workers' local council in late Imperial Russia. |
| Belgium | July 21 | (Belgian revolution) Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld takes the oath as first king of the Belgians in 1831. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World The Belgian Revolution was a conflict in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands that began with a riot in Brussels in August 1830 and eventually led to the Leopold I ( Leopold George Christian Frederick (in German Leopold Georg Christian Friedrich) Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later |
| Belize | September 21 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1981. Belize (bəˈliːz formerly British Honduras, is a country in Central America. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located See September Celebrations. The September Celebrations are a pair of Holidays in the Central American nation of Belize only eleven days apart |
| Benin | August 1 | Independence from France in 1960. Benin (bə'nɪn officially the Republic of Benin, and also known as Benin Republic, is a country in Western Africa. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. |
| Bolivia | August 6 | Independence from Spain in 1825. The Republic of Bolivia (República de Bolivia) named after Simón Bolívar, is a Landlocked country in central South America. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | March 1 | Independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992. Bosnia and Herzegovina ( Latin script: Bosna i Hercegovina, Cyrillic script: Босна и Херцеговина is a country on the Balkan Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian: |
| Botswana | September 30 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. The Republic of Botswana (Lefatshe la Botswana is a Landlocked nation in Southern Africa. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Brazil | September 7 | (Sete de Setembro) Declared Independence from Portugal on that date in 1822. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. It was declared by Dom Pedro I, son of the King of Portugal and the first Brazilian Emperor, but the independence act was not recognized until August 29, 1825. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 1825 ( MDCCCXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common |
| Brunei | January 1 | Independence from United Kingdom in 1984 |
| Bulgaria | September 22 | Independence from Ottoman Empire in 1878 |
| Burkina Faso | August 5 | Independence from France in 1960 |
| Burundi | July 1 | Independence from Belgium in 1962
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| Cape Verde Islands | July 5 | (Cape Verde Independence Day) Independence from Portugal in 1975. Brunei Darussalam, (bruːˈnaɪ in English officially the State of Brunei Abode of Peace (Negara Brunei Darussalam Jawi: برني دارالسلام New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish Burkina Faso (bɚˌkiːnəˈfɑːsoʊ burr-KEE-na FAH-soh) also known by its short-form name Burkina, is a Landlocked nation in West Africa Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Burundi (buˈɾundi officially the Republic of Burundi, is a small country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those The Republic of Cape Verde ( Portuguese: Cabo Verde, 'kabu 'veɾdɨ is a Republic located on an Archipelago in the Macaronesia Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Chad | August 11 | Independence from France in 1960. Chad (Tchad تشاد Tshād) officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a Landlocked country in Central Africa. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. |
| Chile | February 12 | Declared Independence from Spain on that date in 1818. Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Actually, Chileans celebrate the date of the first Government Junta, September 18. Chilean War of Independence, was an armed conflict between the people of Chile and Spanish colonial authorities which started on September 10, 1810 Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated This date was not recognized as until 25 April 1844. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Year 1844 ( MDCCCXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year |
| Colombia | July 20 and August 07 | Independence from Spain in 1810. Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | June 30 | Independence from Belgium in 1960. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (République démocratique du Congo often referred to as DR Congo, DRC or RDC, and formerly known or referred to Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those |
| Costa Rica | September 15 | Independence from Spain in 1821. Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica ( Spanish: Costa Rica or República de Costa Rica,) is a Country in Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Croatia | October 8 | Independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian: |
| Cyprus | October 1 | Independence from the United Kingdom on August 16, 1960, but Cyprus Independence Day is commonly celebrated on October 1. Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. [1][2] |
| Czech & Slovak Republics | October 28 | As Czechoslovakia, marking restored independence from Austria-Hungary in 1918. The Czech Republic ( ˈt͡ʃɛskaː ˈrɛpuˌblɪka short form in Česko ˈt͡ʃɛskɔ also called Czechia, Slovakia (long form Slovak Republic; Slovak:, long form, is a Landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over five million Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
As Czechoslovakia, marking the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The " Velvet Revolution " (sametová revoluce nežná revolúcia ( November 16 &ndash December 29 1989) refers to a non-violent |
| Dominican Republic | February 27 | Independence from Haiti in 1844, after a 22-year occupation. The Dominican Republic ( Spanish: República Dominicana;) is a nation located in the Caribbean region and shares the island of Hispaniola with Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Haiti ( English: ˈheɪ·tiː or haɪ·ˈjiː·tiː French Haïti a·i·ti Haitian Creole: |
| East Timor | May 20 | Independence from Indonesia in 2002. East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste (officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is a country in Southeast Asia. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. |
| Ecuador | August 10 and May 24 | Proclaimed independence from Spain in August 10, 1809, but failed with the execution of all the conspirators of the movement in August 2, 1810. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Ecuador topics. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 1809 ( MDCCCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 1810 ( MDCCCX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Independence finally occurred in May 24, 1822 at Battle of Pichincha. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 1822 (MDCCCXXII was a Common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting on Sunday of the The Battle of Pichincha took place on 24 May, 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano 3500 meters above sea-level right next to the city of Quito |
| El Salvador | September 15 | Independence from Spain in 1821 |
| Eritrea | May 24 | Independence from Ethiopia in 1993. El Salvador ( República de El Salvador,) is a country in Central America. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Eritrea () ( Ge'ez: ኤርትራ ʾErtrā, Arabic: إرتريا Iritriya) officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned NOTE This intro is the result of careful NPOV work Please do not make potentially controversial edits to it without first discussing on the talk page |
| Estonia | February 24 | Independence from the Bolshevist Russia in 1918. Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Bolshevist Russia or Bolshevik Russia is a common term for the Bolshevik side in the Russian Civil War, or more specifically the Russian |
| Finland | December 6 | Independence Day of Finland Independence from Russia in 1917. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Finland 's Independence Day (Finnish itsenäisyyspäivä, Swedish självständighetsdag) is a national public holiday held on Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending |
| Republic of Macedonia | September 8 | (Den na nezavisnosta or Ден на независноста) Independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. The Republic of Macedonia (Република Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Den na nezavisnosta ( Macedonian Cyrillic: Ден на независноста English: The Day of Independence) for the Republic of Macedonia The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian: |
| The Gambia | February 18 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1965. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Georgia | May 26 | Day of First Republic in 1918. Georgia ( საქართველო, Sakartvelo) is a Transcontinental country in the Caucasus region situated at the dividing line between Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans)
Independence from USSR in 1991. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 |
| Ghana | March 6 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast to the west Burkina Faso to the north Togo to the Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Greece | March 25 | Declaration of independence from Ottoman Empire in 1821. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish Start of the Greek War of Independence |
| Guatemala | September 15 | Independence from Spain in 1821. The Greek War of Independence (1821–1829 also commonly known as the Greek Revolution (Ελληνική Επανάσταση Elliniki Epanastasi; Ottoman Guatemala (República de Guatemala) is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west the Pacific Ocean to the southwest Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Guyana | May 26 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Guyana (ɡaɪˈænə or /ɡiːˈɑːnə/ officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana, is the only Nation state Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Haiti | January 1 | Declaration of Independence from France in 1804. Haiti ( English: ˈheɪ·tiː or haɪ·ˈjiː·tiː French Haïti a·i·ti Haitian Creole: New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. |
| Hawaiʻi | November 28 | Independence from Great Britain in 1843. The Kingdom of Hawaii was established during the years 1795 to 1810 with the subjugation of the smaller independent chiefdoms of O{{okina}}ahu, For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands |
| Honduras | September 15 | Independence from Kingdom of Spain in 1821. Honduras in Spanish, República de Honduras) is a democratic republic in Central America. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Iceland | June 17 | Independence from Kingdom of Denmark in 1944. Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland ( ( Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland ( Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe |
| India | August 15 | Independence (Freedom/svatantrataa/स्वतंत्रता) from the United Kingdom in 1947. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed India 's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from the British rule and its birth as a Sovereign nation The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Indonesia | August 17 | Proclamation of Independence day (Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan R. The Republic of Indonesia ( (Republik Indonesia is a Country in Southeast Asia. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli I. ) from the Netherlands. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Independence from Japan in 1945. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. |
| Ireland | Easter Monday | Proclamation of the Irish Republic commencing the Easter Rising in 1916. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is celebrated as a Holiday in some largely Christian cultures especially Roman Catholic The Proclamation of the Republic, also known as the 1916 Proclamation or Easter Proclamation, was a document issued by the Irish Volunteers and Irish The Easter Rising (Éirí Amach na Cásca was a rebellion staged in Ireland in Easter Week, 1916 |
| Israel | 5 Iyar | (Yom Ha'atzmaut) celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nearest to 5 Iyar, so it actually occurs between the 3rd and 6th of Iyar, which may fall between April 15 and May 15. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Iyar ( Hebrew: אִייָר or אִיָּר, Standard Iyyar Tiberian ʾIyyār; Yom Ha'atzmaut (יום העצמאות yom hā-‘aṣmā’ūṯ; عيد الاستقلال is the national independence day of Israel, commemorating its Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the The Gregorian date in which Israeli independence was proclaimed is May 14, 1948 (from the British Mandate of Palestine). The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Palestine Mandate, was a set of protocols or articles that formed a multilateral legal and administrative agreement
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| Jamaica | August 6 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. Jamaica (ˈdʒəˈmeɪkə} is an Island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length and as much as in width situated in the Caribbean Sea. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Jordan | May 25 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1946. Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (الأردنّ al-Urdunn) is an Arab country in Southwest Asia spanning the southern Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Kazakhstan | December 16 | Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Kazakhstan, also Kazakstan ( Қазақстан, Qazaqstan, qɑzɑqˈstɑn Казахстан, Kazakhstán,) officially the Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 |
| Kenya | December 12 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1963. The Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia to the north Somalia to the northeast Tanzania to the south Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Korea, North | September 9 | Founding of the DPRK in 1948. North Korea is the commonly used short form name for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (or DPRK) a State located in East Asia, Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian |
| Korea, South | August 15 | (Gwangbokjeol) Independence from Japan in 1945. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Gwangbokjeol is one of the Public holidays in South Korea. It commemorates liberation from Japan and the subsequent creation of the Korean government three For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. |
| Kosovo | February 17 | Independence from Serbia in 2008. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country |
| Kuwait | January 26 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1961. The State of Kuwait ( دولة الكويت IPA [dawlatt̪ alkuwajt̪]) is a sovereign Arab Emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Kyrgyzstan | August 31 | Independence from USSR in 1991. Kyrgyzstan (ˈkɻ̩gɪztɑn (AmE or /'kɝgəztan/ (BrE Kyrgyz: Кыргызстан; Russian: Киргизия or Киргизстан or Кыргызстан Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 |
| Latvia | November 18 4 May |
Independence from Russia in 1918. Latvia ( Latvija officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvijas Republika is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Independence from Soviet Union in 1990 |
| Lebanon | November 22 | Independence from France in 1943. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. |
| Lesotho | October 4 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Lesotho (lɪˈsuːtuː) officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, is a Landlocked country and Enclave — entirely surrounded by the Republic of South Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Liberia | July 26 | Independence in 1847. Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus |
| Lithuania | February 16 and March 11 | Independence from Russia and Germany in February, 1918; independence from the Soviet Union in March, 1990. Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika is a Country in Eastern often referred to as Northern Europe or in the Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending The German Empire is the name commonly used in English to describe Germany from 1871 to 1918 when it was a semi- Constitutional monarchy: beginning with the Unification The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 |
| Madagascar | June 26 | Independence from France in 1960. Madagascar, or Republic of Madagascar (older name Malagasy Republic) is an Island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. |
| Malawi | July 6 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1964. The Republic of Malawi (məˈlɑːwi or; formerly Nyasaland) is in southern Africa. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Malaysia | August 31 | (Hari Merdeka) Independence from the United Kingdom in 1957 |
| Maldives | July 26 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 |
| Mali | September 22 | Independence from France in 1960 |
| Malta | September 21 | (Independence Day (Malta)) Independence from the United Kingdom in 1964. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Hari Merdeka ( Independence Day) is a national day of Malaysia commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Maldives ( or, or Maldive Islands) officially the Republic of Maldives, is an Island nation consisting of a group of atolls stretching Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Mali, officially the Republic of Mali (République du Mali is a Landlocked nation in Western Africa. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Malta, officially the Republic of Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta is a European Microstate, comprising an Archipelago of three islands Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Malta has been inhabited since around 5200 BC from the Italian island of Sicily. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Mauritius | March 12 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1968. Mauritius (pronounced məˈrɪʃəs L’île Maurice /il mɔ'ʁis/ Mauritian Creole: Maurice) officially the Republic of Mauritius, République Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Mexico | September 16 | (Grito de Dolores) Independence from Spain declared in 1810. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers The Grito de Dolores ("Cry of Dolores" was the Battle cry of the Mexican War of Independence, uttered on September 16, 1810 by Miguel Recognized on September 27, 1821 |
| Moldova | August 27 | Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 |
| Mongolia | November 26 | Independence from China on July 11, 1921 |
| Montenegro | May 21 | Independence from State union with Serbia, in 2006 |
| Morocco | March 2 | Independence from France and Spain in 1956 |
| Mozambique | June 25 | Independence from Portugal in 1975 |
| Myanmar | January 4 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1948 |
| Namibia | March 21 | Independence from South African mandate in 1990
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| Nicaragua | September 15 | Independence from Spain in 1821 |
| Niger | August 3 | Independence from France in 1960 |
| Nigeria | October 1 | Independence from United Kingdom in 1960 |
| Norway | June 7 | Union Dissolution Day, Independence from the union with Sweden in 1905. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Year 1821 ( MDCCCXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year Moldova, officially the Republic of Moldova ( Republica Moldova) is a Landlocked country in Eastern Europe, located between Romania Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Mongolia (mɒŋˈɡoʊliə, literally Mongol country/nation,) is a Landlocked Country in East Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Montenegro ( British English) Montenegrin / Serbian: PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE LANGUAGES WITHOUT CONSENSUS ON THE TALK PAGE! Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique (Moçambique or República de Moçambique, ʁɛ'publikɐ d musɐ̃'bik is a country in southeastern Africa Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa on the Atlantic coast Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Nicaragua (ˌnɪkəˈrɑgwə officially the Republic of Nicaragua () is a representative democratic republic and the largest nation in Central America Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Niger ( or /ˈnaɪdʒɚ/) officially the Republic of Niger, is a Landlocked country in Western Africa, named after the Niger River. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Nigeria, officially named the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal Constitutional republic comprising thirty-six states and one Federal Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins |
| Pakistan | August 14 | (Yaum e Azadi) Independence from the United Kingdom in 1947. Pakistan () officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country located in South Asia, Southwest Asia, Middle East and Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Pakistan 's Independence day (also known as Yaum-e-Azadi ( Urdu: یومِ آذادی) is observed on 14 August, the day on which The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Panama | November 28 | Independence from Spain in 1821. Panama, officially the Republic of Panama (República de Panamá) is the southernmost country of Central America. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The 1903 separation from Colombia is also celebrated (on November 3, Separation Day). Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. |
| Papua New Guinea | September 16 | Independence from Australia of the former Territories of New Guinea, and Papua, in 1975. Papua New Guinea (or ˈpæpjuːə in Tok Pisin: Papua Niugini) officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. |
| Paraguay | May 15 | (Día de Independencia) Independence from Spain in 1811. Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay ( Spanish: República del Paraguay; Guaraní: Tetã Paraguái) is one of the only Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Peru | July 28 | Independence from Spain in 1821. Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Philippines | June 12 | (Araw ng Kalayaan) Independence from Spain in 1898. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. The Philippine Declaration of Independence occurred on June 12, 1898 in the Philippines, where Filipino Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Poland | November 11 | (Święto Niepodległości) Restoration of Poland's independence in 1918 after 123 years of partitions by Austro-Hungary, Prussia, and Russia. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare National Independence Day ( Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is a Public holiday in Poland celebrated every year on 11 November to commemorate The Partitions of Poland or Partitions of the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth took place in the second half of the 18th century and ended the existence of the Prussia ( Latin: Borussia, Prutenia; Prūsija Prūsija Prusy Old Prussian: Prūsa) was most recently a historic state Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending |
| Portugal | December 1 | Restoration of Portugal's independence (from Spain) in 1640. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
The country's original independence (from the Kingdom of León) was recognized on 5 October of 1143. Kingdom of León was an independent kingdom situated in the northwest region of the Iberian Peninsula. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople That day is a holiday in Portugal, but for a different reason. (Implantation of the Republic, or Republic Day. Event of 1910. ) Note that none of these events are similar to today's declarations or recognition of independence as these are in fact the recognition of the rule of a king to the land. Portugal existed as a separate entity before 1143 and during the union with Spain between 1580-1640. |
| Qatar | September 3 | Independence from United Kingdom in 1971. Qatar ( قطر; ˈqɑtˁɑr local pronunciation giṭar officially the State of Qatar (Arabic دولة قطر transliterated Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Romania | May 9 | Independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1877. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish |
| Russia | June 12 | (Russia Day) |
| Rwanda | July 1 | Independence from Belgium in 1962. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Below is the list of official public holidays recognized by the Russian government. The Republic of Rwanda (ruːˈændə or /rəˈwɑːndə/ in English ɾwanda or in Kinyarwanda is a small Landlocked country in the "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those |
| Saint Christopher and Nevis | September 19 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1983. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (also known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis) located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | July 12 | Independence from Portugal in 1975. São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is an Island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic (República Portuguesa is a country on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Serbia | February 15 | The beginning of the First Uprising against Ottoman occupation in 1804. Serbia (Србија Srbija) officially the Republic of Serbia (Република Србија Republika Srbija) is a Landlocked Country Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923 ( Old Ottoman Turkish: دولتْ علیّه عثمانیّه Devlet-i Âliye-yi Osmâniyye, Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish |
| Seychelles | June 29 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1976. Seychelles (seɪˈʃɛl or /seɪˈʃɛlz/ in English and seʃɛl in French) officially the Republic of Seychelles (République des Seychelles Creole Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Sierra Leone | April 27 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1961. Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country in West Africa. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Singapore | August 9 | (National Day) marks exit / separation from Malaysia in 1965. Singapore Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus The National Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the Nationhood of a Nation or non-sovereign Country. For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and |
| Slovakia | July 17 | Declaration of Independence in 1992 (only a remembrance day), de iure independence came on January 1, 1993 after the division of Czechoslovakia (public holiday). Slovakia (long form Slovak Republic; Slovak:, long form, is a Landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over five million Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. |
| Slovenia | December 26 | (Independence and Unity Day) Date of the release of the official results of the independence plebiscite in 1990, confirming secession from Yugoslavia. Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. A referendum (plural referendums or referenda) ballot question, or plebiscite (from Latin plebiscita Secession (derived from the Latin term secessio is the act of withdrawing from an organization union or especially a political entity The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian: |
| Slovenia | June 25 | (Statehood Day) Declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians |
| South Africa | December 11 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1931. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Not a public holiday. Union of South Africa formed on 31 May 1910 and Republic of South Africa declared on 31 May 1961 |
| Sri Lanka | February 4 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1948. } The Union of South Africa is the historic predecessor to the present-day state of the Republic of South Africa. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka ( Sinhalese:, இலங்கை known as Ceylon before 1972 is an Island Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Suriname | November 25 | Independence from The Netherlands in 1975. Suriname ( Dutch: Suriname; Sranan Tongo: Sranan) officially the Republic of Suriname (traditionally spelled Surinam by Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands |
| Swaziland | September 6 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1968. The Kingdom of Swaziland is a country located in Southern Africa centred at approximately 26o49'S 31o38'E Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Sweden | June 6 | Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden in 1523. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Gustav I, born Gustav Eriksson (Colloquial 15th century Upplandic Gösta Jerksson) and later known as Gustav Vasa (12 May 1496 – 29 September "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. |
| Switzerland | August 1 | Alliance against the Holy Roman Empire in 1291. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman The Holy Roman Empire ( HRE; German Heiliges Römisches Reich (HRR, Latin Sacrum Romanum Imperium (SRI was a union of territories in |
| Tajikistan | September 9 | Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Tajikistan (təˈdʒɪkɨstæn or /təˈdʒiːkɨstæn/ Тоҷикистон tɔʤikɪsˈtɔn or, Persian تاجیکستان taajikestaan officially the Republic of Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 |
| Tanzania | December 9 | Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1961. Tanzania ˌtænzəˈniːə officially the United Republic of Tanzania (Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Trinidad and Tobago | August 31 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (ˈtrɪnɪdæd ən təˈbeɪgoʊ is an archipelagic state in the southern Caribbean, lying northeast of the South American Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Tonga | June 4 | Independence from the United Kingdom in 1970. The Kingdom of Tonga is an Archipelago in the south Pacific Ocean comprising 169 islands 36 of them inhabited stretching over a distance of about 800 kilometres (500 miles Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Tunisia | March 20 | Declaration of independence from France in 1956. Tunisia (تونس Tūnis officially the Tunisian Republic ( is a country located in North Africa. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. |
| Ukraine | August 24 | Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 |
| United Arab Emirates | December 2 | (National Day) Independence from the United Kingdom in 1971. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| United States | July 4 | (Fourth of July) Declaration of independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1776. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July (or the Fourth) is a Federal holiday commemorating the adoption The Kingdom of Great Britain, also known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain, was a State in northwest Europe, in existence from 1707 to 1800 |
| Uruguay | August 25 | (Día de la Independencia) Declaration of independence from Brazil in 1825. Uruguay.(official full name in República Oriental del Uruguay;, Oriental Republic of Uruguay) is a country located in the southeastern part of South America Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld |
| Uzbekistan | September 1 | Independence from USSR in 1991. Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan ( Uzbek: O‘zbekiston Respublikasi or Ўзбекистон Республикаси is a doubly Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 |
| Vatican City | February 11 | Lateran Treaty signed with Italy in 1929. Vatican City, officially the State of the Vatican City (Stato della Città del Vaticano is a Landlocked sovereign City-state whose territory Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest |
| Venezuela | July 5 | Declaration of independence from Spain in 1811. Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. |
| Vietnam | September 2 | Declaration of independence from France in 1945. Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. |
| Yemen | November 30 | South Yemen Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1967. Yemen ( Arabic: اليَمَن al-Yaman officially the Republic of Yemen ( Arabic: الجمهورية اليمنية al-Jumhuuriyya Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats The People's Democratic Republic of Yemen, Democratic Yemen, South Yemen or Yemen (Aden was a Socialist republic in present-day southern and The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Zambia | October 24 | Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1964. The Republic of Zambia (ˈzæmbɪə is a Landlocked country in Southern Africa. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
| Zimbabwe | April 18 | Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1980. See also Great Zimbabwe National Monument. For information about the March and June 2008 presidential elections see Zimbabwean presidential election Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located |
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Independence Day
-proper noun
- (US): An American holiday celebrating the country's independence from England. It is always celebrated on the 4th of July.
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