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International Countries Independence Days
Many countries worldwide commemorate the date when they gained independence after being part of another state or colony. The annual holiday is called independence day and each country celebrates the specific date it achieved its freedom.Definition: Independence or National Days are perhaps the most important day for a country to commemorate as a national holiday.
For many nations the date is the country's day of independence, often in hard fought battles to claim their freedom.
Some national holidays commemorate a significant day in the history of the country, or the birth of a national hero who helped establish the day the country's independence was declared.
The following list signifies the month each country listed below celebrates Independence Day, National Day or other significant day.
January Camaroon - January 1February Ceylon/Sri Lanka - February 4March Wales - March 1April Hungary - April 4May Czechoslovakia - May 9June Tunisia - June 1July Burundi - July 1 |
August Dahomey - August 1September Libya - September 1October People's Republic of China - October 1-2November Algeria - November 1December Central African Republic - December 1 |
Independence Day Celebration
An Independence Day celebration can include different events and festivities depending on the particular country that is celebrating. Many countries celebrate Independence Day with festive parades, firework displays and picnics.American Independence Day
The American Independence Day is also called July 4th or the Fourth Of July. The US celebrates the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776 when they gained freedom from Great Britain.The United States Independence Day is a very important celebration for all Americans. The event is a national holiday that allows Americans all across the country to participate in the parades, family picnics and barbeques. The evening usually ends with a large fireworks display and the singing of popular patriotic songs.
Independence Day Songs and Cast
Many countries sing an Independence Day Song to show their patriotism during this national holiday. For example, Chileans sing national songs called cuecas on September 18, Greeks sing Bouzouki songs on March 25 and Americans sing patriotic songs such as Stars & Stripes Forever, America the Beautiful and God Bless America.Many countries also celebrate their independence by staging plays. An Independence Day cast re-enacts the important events leading up to their country's freedom.
History On Independence Day
The history on Independence Day varies for each country. For example, the US used to consist of 13 colonies ruled by King George III of England. After years of unrest and threat of war, a committee was formed to draft an official Declaration of Independence. John Hancock was the last member to sign the document, and copies were distributed throughout the country the next day. The US proclaimed July 4 as their official Independence Day. Since the early 1800's, Americans have celebrated this important holiday with picnics, fireworks and barbeques.Copyright © 1987-2007
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