jul 4, 1946 - Philippines independent from the United States
Description:
On this day, the Philippines formally declared independence from the United States. The Philippines had been controlled by the US since the end of the Spanish-American War, despite revolutions on the part of the Filipinos. The islands were briefly occupied by Japan during World War II, and they seized the opportunity to declare independence after being liberated. The Philippines have struggled for much of their history with autocracy and poverty.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 4, 1946
Now
~ 78 years ago