1. World War II ends-----1945
World War II in Europe finished with the unqualified surrender of Germany in May 1945, however both May 8 and May 9 are praised as Victory in Europe Day or V-E Day. This twofold festival happens in light of the fact that the Germans surrendered toward the Western Allies, including Britain and the U.S., on May 8, yet a different surrender occurred on May 9 in Russia.
In the East, the war finished when Japan surrendered unequivocally on Aug.
2. India gains independence from the British---------1947
On June 15, 1947, the British House of Commons passed the Indian Independence Act, or Mountbatten Plan, which isolated India into two territories, India and Pakistan. It required every domain to be allowed its autonomy by Aug. 15 of that year.
The evening of Aug. 14, a large number of Indians accumulated close government structures in Delhi for the official service commending freedom. Jawaharlal Nehru, who might turn into the principal executive of India, tended to the group a hour prior to midnight.
3. East Pakistan is declared the independent nation of Bangladesh------1971
The independence of Bangladesh was pronounced on 26 March 1971 at the beginning of the Bangladesh Liberation War. The message of announcement was sent by Sheik Mujibur Rahman just before his imprisonment by the Pakistani Army and later on March 27, it was communicated by Major Ziaur Rahman for the benefit of Sheik Mujib. The presentation was broadly flowed in the worldwide press in late March 1971. On 17 April, the Provisional Government of Bangladesh issued an announcement based on the past statement and set up an interval constitution for the freedom development.
4. Corazon Aquino is elected president of the Philippines------1986
Aquino was sworn into office on February 25, 1986, turning into the principal female leader of the Philippines. That same year, she was named TIME magazine's Woman of the Year.
Amid her six years as the nation's leader, Aquino fought off overthrow endeavors by Marcos supporters, and attempted to address her nation's monetary issues. In 1992 she cleared out office, and was prevailing by her previous barrier secretary, Fidel Ramos.