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20th century

February 4, 1948★★★★★
Independence of Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Ceylon becomes an independent dominion within the Commonwealth, ending British colonial rule.
Politics· Sri Lanka, United Kingdom

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Independence of Ceylon (Sri Lanka)