Independence Day (Mongolia) in 1919 and by Russia in early 1921. Independence Day (Mongolia) The Independence Day of Mongolia () is the main state holiday in Mongolia. This date is celebrated annually on 29 December. It marks Mongolia's independence from China in 1921. It has been celebrated annually in Mongolia since 2011. Independence Day is also the term used for Constitution Day on November 26. After the Xinhai Revolution in China in May 1911, the Qing dynasty was overthrown and Mongolia under the Bogd Khan declared its independence on December 29, 1911. The newly established Republic of Mongolia lasted for 8 years until
Independence Day (Uganda) Independence Day (Uganda) Independence Day in Uganda is a state holiday celebrated on October 9 every year. It celebrates Uganda’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1962. Explorer Henry Stanley discovered Uganda in 1875 which was divided into two kingdoms at the time. In 1888, Uganda came under the control of the British East Africa Company. After World War II, native Ugandans were allowed to serve in government, and by 1955, half the members of the legislative council were Ugandans. The Ugandan Constitutional Conference was held in London in September 1961, was organised to pave the way for Ugandan independence.