August 15: Independence Day Observances Beyond India

On August 15, India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day, marking the end of 200 years of British rule and the creation of India and Pakistan in 1947

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National Liberation Day of Korea on August 15 celebrates freedom from Japanese rule in 1945, leading to independent Korean governments three years later

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Bahrain gained independence from the UK on August 15, 1971, though it is officially noted as August 14

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The Republic of the Congo celebrates independence from France on August 15, 1960, after 80 years of rule

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Liechtenstein gained independence from Germany on August 15, 1866. National Day is marked by fireworks and speeches at Vaduz Castle

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