Black History Fact Of The Day: Gambia’s Independence Day

Written By: Elsie Law - Feb• 18•15

Red, Black & Green Elsie Law LogoEvery year since 1965, on this day, February 18, Gambia celebrates their independence. Gambia’s Independence Day celebrates their independence from colonial Britain. Gambia is said to have been the first African nation “conquered” by the British.

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