may 31, 1961 - South Africa's Independence
Description:
South Africa became a colony of the British in 1814. Then, Boers (French, German, and Dutch) came and found gold and diamonds, which led to war between the Boers and the British. After the end of the second Boer battle, the British gave South Africa its independence.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 31, 1961
Now
~ 62 years ago
