African countries gain independence (jan 1, 1960 – dec 1, 1960)
Description:
After many years of European rule, 17 sub Saharan nations gain independence from either France or Great Britain. This greatly reduced both empire's influence on the continent and turned the African areas into impoverished areas.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1960
dec 1, 1960
~ 11 months