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Year

Event

1776

After a year of general insurrection, the 13 colonies of British America declared their independence in 1776. They are formally recognised by Great Britain after signing of the treaty of Paris in 1783

1821

Greece revolts against the Ottoman Empire leading to an insurrection and independence. The Ottoman Empire formally recognises the new state following the treaty of Constantinople

1902

Cuba is granted independence. Guantanamo Bay is granted in perpetuity as a US Naval Base

1916

The independence of Russian Poland as a new kingdom was proclaimed by occupying German and Austro-Hungarian forces. Recognized by Soviet Russia in the 1918 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

1919

End of the protectorate over Afghanistan, when the United Kingdom accepts the presence of a Soviet ambassador in Kabul.

1943

Lebanon declares independence, effectively ending the French mandate (previously together with Syria).

1947

The British government leaves India. The partition of India leads to the formation of the secular, but Hindu-majority state of India and the Muslim state of Pakistan.

1954

The French enclave of Pondicherry is absorbed into the Union of India

1961

The colonies of Goa, Diu and Daman are liberated by the Indian Armed forces from Portuguese colonial administration

1970

The United Kingdom ends its protectorate over Muscat and Oman.

1982

Canada gained full independence from the British parliament with the Canada Act 1982.

1997

The British overseas territory of Hong Kong is given to the People’s Republic of China.

2006

Montenegro achieves independence from Serbia after a referendum.

 

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