15 August marked the day when India got Independence from the slavery of British rule.
India is known as the biggest democracy in the world and every year, Indians living in their homeland or outside celebrate this day with pomp and fervor.
But did you know that there are five other countries who also celebrate their Day of Independence 15th August?
Republic of Congo: Located in the central part of Africa, the Republic of Congo got its independence from French colonial rulers August 15, 1960. This day is celebrated every year by the Congolese as their Independence Day. Fulbert Youlou ruled as the country’s first president until 1963.
North Korea: North Korea occupies the northern half of the Korean peninsula.
Both North Korea and its sister state South Korea got independence from Japan August 15, 1945. This day, Japan surrendered in World War II, thus effectively ending the war.
This day the country was officially named the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Pro-Soviet Kim Il-sung was made first Premier of the country. This country celebrates its Independence Day as the Liberation Day.
South Korea: August 15 is the day of liberty when the South Korea was successful in getting freedom from the control of Japan and was officially named as the Republic of Korea. Syngman Rhee was elected first President of South Korea and August 15 was declared a national holiday as the day the light returned.
Bahrain: This Middle Eastern island country got its independence from its British colonial rulers 15 August 1971, after a United Nations survey of the Bahraini population. They celebrate as the day of gratitude for the king’s social and political reforms.
Liechtenstein: The world’s sixth smallest country, Liechtenstein celebrate its Independence Day August 15, known as the National Day since 1940. Liechtenstein decided to celebrate the National Day 15 August as a combination of the Feast of the Assumption (a celebration of Assumption of Mary into Heaven) and the Reigning Prince’s birthday.
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