National anthem presence of the Monarch in some Commonwealth realms, was first performed in 1619 under the title "God Save the King". It is not officially the national anthem of the UK, though it became such through custom and usage. Spain's national anthem, the "Marcha Real" (The Royal March), written in 1761, was among the first to be adopted as such, in 1770. Denmark adopted the older of its two national anthems, "Kong Christian stod ved højen mast", in 1780; and "La Marseillaise", the French national anthem, was written in 1792 and adopted in 1795. Serbia became the first Eastern European nation
National Anthem of Manchukuo National Anthem of Manchukuo The National Anthem of Manchukuo was one of the many national symbols of independence and sovereignty created to foster a sense of legitimacy for Manchukuo in both an effort to secure international diplomatic recognition and to foster a sense of nationalism among its inhabitants. During Manchukuo's short 13-year existence, two national anthems were used. The National Anthem of Manchukuo was widely taught in schools and used in ceremonies in Manchukuo. The first national anthem was declared by State Council Decree No.4, dated 24 February "Dàtóng" 2 (1933) but publicized on March 1. The lyrics were written