Countries That Gained Independence In October Just Like Nigeria

An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation’s independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or after the end of a military occupation, or after a major change in government.

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Many countries commemorate their independence from a colonial empire.

Nigeria gained her independence from the British on the 1st of October 1960.

China, Cyprus, Palau, Tuvalu also gained their independence on the 1st of October 1960

Not all countries mark independence as a national holiday. Many, such as Australia, Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, Ireland, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey mark other dates of significance.

Here are Countries that gained independence in October

Nigeria – October 1

China – October 1

Cyprus – October 1

Palau – October 1

Tuvalu – October 1

Guinea – October 2

Germany – October 2

Iraq – October 3

Lesotho – October 4

Croatia – October 8

Uganda – October 9

Fiji – October 10

Taiwan – October 10

Equatorial Guinea – October 12

Spain – October 12

Azerbaijan – October 18

Zambia – October 24

Austria – October 26

St Vincent & the Grenadines – October 27

Turkmenistan – October 27

Czechia – October 28

Slovakia – October 28