History: August 13 (#3)

History: August 13 (#3)
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August 13, 1960 The Central African Republic declares independence from France.

Commentary

Commentary

On August 13, in the year 1960: The Central African Republic declares independence from France. The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked countr y located in Central Africa. Why August 13, 1960 matters: The Central African Republic declares independence from France. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: August 13, 1960 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The Central African Republic declares independence from France. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_African_Republic (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)