Independence
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March 6, 1957
Ghana Becomes Independent
Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from European colonial rule, with Kwame Nkrumah as its leader.
May 18, 1803
Haitian Flag Day
Haiti celebrates its flag, which was created during the Haitian Revolution by removing the white stripe from the French tricolor.
August 6, 1962
Jamaica Gains Independence
Jamaica gained independence from the United Kingdom, becoming a sovereign nation.