Declaration of Independence - United States
The United States declared its independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776, with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the nation.
1776
1804
Independence of Haiti
Haiti became the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the first post-colonial independent black-led nation in the world, after a successful slave revolt against French colonial rule.
1810-1821
Latin American Wars of Independence
A series of revolutions across Latin America led to the independence of several countries from Spanish rule, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina.
1830
Independence of Greece
After a prolonged struggle against Ottoman rule, Greece officially gained its independence in 1830, recognized by the Treaty of Constantinople.
1847
Independence of Liberia
Liberia declared its independence from the American Colonization Society on July 26, 1847, becoming Africa's first republic.
1901
Independence of Australia
Australia became a federation and gained independence from Britain on January 1, 1901, with the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia.
1947
Independence of India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, following a non-violent resistance movement led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi.
1957
Independence of Ghana
Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule on March 6, 1957, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah.
1960
Year of Africa
The year 1960 is known as the "Year of Africa" because 17 African countries gained independence from colonial powers, including Nigeria, Senegal, and Madagascar.
1962
Independence of Algeria
After a brutal war of independence against French colonial rule, Algeria gained its independence on July 5, 1962.
1965
Independence of Singapore
Singapore gained independence from Malaysia on August 9, 1965, becoming a sovereign city-state.
1971
Independence of Bangladesh
Bangladesh declared its independence from Pakistan on March 26, 1971, following a war of independence that culminated in the creation of a new nation.
1980
Independence of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe gained independence from British colonial rule on April 18, 1980, following a protracted liberation struggle.
1991
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the independence of 15 republics, including Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic states.
2002
Independence of East Timor
East Timor gained independence from Indonesia on May 20, 2002, following a UN-supervised referendum in 1999.
