The Maltese Independence Day is held on September 21. The nations independence has been granted in 1964. According to the Constitution of 1964, Malta became a parliamentary democracy in the Commonwealth of Nations, the association of nations that formed part of the British Empire. This is celebrated as Independence Day or Jum l-Indipendenza in Maltese. September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent sovereign states, almost all of which are former colonies once governed by the United Kingdom as part of the British Empire. ... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps The British Empire was one of the worlds first global powers, a product of the European Age of Exploration that began with the global maritime empires of Portugal and Spain in the...

Eventually Malta became a Republic on December 13, 1974 and gained absolute autonomy on March 31, 1979 which is called Freedom Day. In a broad definition a republic is a state or country that is led by people who do not base their political power on any principle beyond the control of the people living in that state or country. ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining, as the final day of March. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ...

See Also

• Independence Day - other Independence Days around the world
• History of Malta and Independence (History of Malta)

This European history-related article is a stub. You can help by expanding it. An Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nations assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony of another state. ... Official languages Maltese and English Capital Valletta Largest City Birkirkara President Edward (Eddie) Fenech Adami Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi Religion Catholicism Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 184th 316 km² Negligible Population  - Total (2003)  - Density Ranked 211th 399,867 1262/km² Independence  - Date From the UK September 21, 1964 Currency Maltese Lira... Malta has been inhabited since around 5200 BC and a significant pre-historic civilisation existed on the islands prior to the arrival of the Phoenicians who named the main island Malat, meaning safe haven. ... World map showing location of Europe When considered a continent, Europe is the worlds second smallest continent in terms of area, with an area of 10,600,000 km² (4,140,625 square miles), making it larger than Australia only. ... The History of Video Games History Forums - History is Happening -Discuss all historical topics, as well as current events, in an academic setting. ...