Historical Events tagged with "d.s. senanayake"
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Politics & Government
Ceylon Achieves Independence from Britain
February 4th, 1948 77 years ago
Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, declared its independence from British rule. The independence ceremony took place in Colombo, featuring notable leaders, including D.S. Senanayake, who became the first Prime Minister. This shift was part of a broader wave of decolonization across Asia following World War II. The new nation joined the British Commonwealth, marking an important transition in governance and national identity.
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