Not just India, these countries also celebrate their Independence Day on 15th August
Did you know that four more countries mark 15th of August as their Independence day. Have a look:
Republic of Congo
The Republic of Congo celebrates the 57th Independence Day this year.
The Republic of the Congo, located in the central part of Africa, gained back its independence on the August 15, 1960 from France.
Back in the 15th Century, the European traders started using the Congo River building relationship between the Bantu Tribes and the Portuguese traders. The Portuguese started a slave trade from Congo in the Portuguese plantations of Brazil. This slave trade ignites a series of revolts, riots and ultimately a day of Independence.
Korea
National Liberation Day of Korea 2017 is the 69th anniversary of the Independent Korea.
In South Korea, it is known as Gwangbokjeol meaning “the day the light returned.” In North Korea, it is known as Chogukhaebanguinal meaning Liberation of the Fatherland Day.
Post the liberation of the Korean Peninsula in 1945, Independent Korean governments were created on August 15, 1948 and Syngman Rhee was elected first President of South Korea and pro-Soviet Kim Il-sung was made first Leader of North Korea.
Liechtenstein
15 August is National Day in Liechtenstein too. Liechtenstein is a German-speaking, 25km-long principality between Austria and Switzerland …read more
