Cyprus Independence Day

October 1Cyprus gained independence from Great Britain on August 16, 1960. On that day, British governor Hugh Foot departed amid much ceremony, and Greek Cypriot freedom fighters landed on a plane from Athens with a heroes' welcome. The new Cypriot president, Archbishop Makarios III (1913-1977), gave a speech inspiring Cypriots to improve their new nation.
Independence Day is observed as a public holiday on October 1 each year.
CONTACTS:
Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus
2211 R St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-462-5772; fax: 202-483-6710
www.cyprusembassy.net
SOURCES:
AnnivHol-2000, p. 165
NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 145

Celebrated in: Cyprus

单词	cyprus independence day
释义	Cyprus Independence Day Cyprus Independence Day October 1Cyprus gained independence from Great Britain on August 16, 1960. On that day, British governor Hugh Foot departed amid much ceremony, and Greek Cypriot freedom fighters landed on a plane from Athens with a heroes' welcome. The new Cypriot president, Archbishop Makarios III (1913-1977), gave a speech inspiring Cypriots to improve their new nation. Independence Day is observed as a public holiday on October 1 each year. CONTACTS: Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus 2211 R St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202-462-5772; fax: 202-483-6710 www.cyprusembassy.net SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 165 NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 145 Celebrated in: Cyprus
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