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An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's ... List of independence days of countries around the world Country Name of holiday ...
Cyprus Independence Day is commonly celebrated on 1 October. [7] Dominica: Dominica, Windward Islands [a] 3 November: 1978 Egypt: 28 February: 1922: Control over the Suez Canal Zone was maintained until 1956. Eswatini: 6 September: 1968: Initially called Swaziland, which was also its pre-independence name. Renamed eSwatini by King Mswati III in ...
Independence Day (Abkhazia) Afghan Independence Day; Independence Day (Albania) Independence Day (Algeria) Independence Day (Angola) Argentina Independence Day; Independence Day (Armenia) Republic Day (Armenia) Day of the Artsakh Republic; Day of Restoration of Independence (Azerbaijan)
Independence restored after Danish and Swedish rule. Initial establishment around 872. September 26, 1907 United Kingdom New Zealand: Britain continued to exercise some level of control until the Statute of Westminster. In personal union with the UK and many other countries. May 3, 1910 United Kingdom South Africa
Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [2] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [3] [4] [5]
A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people.It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler (such as a birthday, accession, or removal).
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Originally celebrated only in the United States. Can now be celebrated in various countries around the world. Patriots' Day: 3rd Monday in April: Massachusetts and Maine, United States: Earth Day: 22 April: Celebrated in many countries as a day to cherish nature. Children's Day: 23 April Turkey: National Sovereignty and Children's Day King's ...