jul 20, 1810 - Colombia independent from Spain
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(This day, Colombia officially declared independence from Spain and established the Republic of Colombia. It was the first colonial state in South America to gain independence. The new nation, sometimes called Gran Colombia, initially included Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama, though they would ultimately splinter off after the death of beloved military leader Simón Bolívar.)Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 20, 1810
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~ 215 years ago