Trinidad and Tobago becomes an independent nation, ending British colonial rule.
At a Glance
- Date
- 31 August 1962
- Location
- Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
- Key people
- Eric Williams
- Category
- Diaspora & Global
- Source
- Independence records (1962) · Britannica
What It Meant Then
It marked another step in the decolonization of the Black Atlantic.
What It Means Now
Independence Day remains a national celebration in the Caribbean nation.
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