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How long until Independence Day?
Independence Day is tomorrow. On June 26th 1960, British Somaliland declared independence as the State of Somaliland
This new state only existed for five days, as on July 1st 1960, the State of Somaliland united with the Trust Territory of Somaliland under Italian Administration (the former Italian Somaliland) to form the Somali Republic. This event is celebrated with Somali Republic Day, which is the National Day of Somalia.
Dates of Independence Day in Somalia.🇸🇴🇸🇴🥳🥳🙏👋🏿👩❤️👨🎶 Independence Day of Somaliland is an annual celebration and a public holiday in Somaliland and neighbouring Somalia that commemorates the proclamation of independence of the short-lived State of Somaliland on 26 June 1960.[1]
In the late 19th century, the territories of what is now Somalia and Somaliland was divided between Britain and Italy. During the Second World War, British Somaliland was invaded by Italian troops, but the British eventually regained control of it.[2] After the war, British Somaliland remained a British protectorate, but it was decided that British Somaliland and the Trust Territory of Somaliland (formerly Italian Somaliland) would be united as a single independent state after a prolonged transition period.
Somaliland Flying for the first time: The White and Blue Somali Flag at the Independence Celebrations on 26 June 1960 Prime Minister of the State of Somaliland and second president of Somaliland Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal salutes the flag.
Agreements and Exchanges of Letters between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Somaliland in connexion with the Attainment of Independence by Somaliland[3]
On 26 June 1960, British Somaliland gained independence as the State of Somaliland. On 1 July, the country united with the former Italian Somaliland to become the Somali Republic. The anniversaries of both events are now celebrated as public holidays in Somaliland and Somalia.[2]
2023 Mon, Jun 26 National Holiday
2022 Sun, Jun 26 National Holiday
2021 Sat, Jun 26 National Holiday
