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Papua New Guinea gains independence
Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia, becoming one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.
Politics· Papua New Guinea, Australia
- 1975
- 1963★★★★★
Formation of Malaysia
Malaya unites with Singapore, Sabah (North Borneo) and Sarawak to form Malaysia.
Politics· Malaysia, Singapore - 1810★★★★★
Cry of Dolores begins the Mexican War of Independence
Priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla calls on the people of Dolores to rise against Spanish rule, starting Mexico's War of Independence.
Revolution· Mexico, Spain