History of Panama (1821–1903) History of Panama (1821–1903) Panama would remain as a royalist stronghold and outpost until 1821 (the year of Panama's revolution against Spain). Panama City immediately initiated plans to declare independence, but the city of Los Santos preempted the move by proclaiming freedom from Spain on November 10, 1821. This act precipitated a meeting in Panama City on November 28, which is celebrated as the official date of independence. Considerable discussion followed as to whether Panama should remain part of Colombia (then comprising both the present-day country and Venezuela) or unite with Peru. The bishop of Panama, a native Peruvian who
Kazakhstan Independence Day tents) will be set up in many villages where local delicacies will be served. In 1996 the first independence day military parade of Kazakhstan was held on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of independence. The parade was held on Republic Square in Almaty. Kazakhstan Independence Day Kazakhstan Independence Day (Kazakh: Қазақстан Республикасының Тәуелсіздік күні) is the main national holiday in the Republic of Kazakhstan, celebrated annually the 16th of December. If 16 December falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be a holiday. In an attempt to keep unity within the Soviet Union, the country held a referendum