aug 31, 1962 - Trinidad and Tobago
Description:
Trinidad and Tobago achieved full independence via the Trinidad and Tobago Independence Act 1962 on August 31, 1962 within the Commonwealth with Queen Elizabeth II as its titular head of state. On 1 August 1976, the country became a republic, and the last Governor-General, Sir Ellis Clarke, became the first President.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 31, 1962
Now
~ 61 years ago
