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Gambia Independence Day Gambia Independence DayFebruary 18Gambia gained independence from Britain on February 18, 1965, and became a constitutional monarchy. On that day, people gathered in Bathurst for music, dancing, and the replacement of the Union Jack with the Gambian flag. A public vote in 1970 made the Republic of the Gambia a British Commonwealth. Independence Day is a national holiday in Gambia. Embassy of the Gambia 1424 K St. N.W., Ste. 600 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-785-1399; fax: 202-785-1430 www.gambiaembassy.us SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 29 NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 25
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