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1. Today is July 5, 1776. Exactly one year ago, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Olive Branch Petition, but yesterday, a new day in history was declared after that same Congress adopted an important declaration for the thirteen colonies, which are now known as what? (Think of fireworks!)
2. Today is July 10, 1816. Yesterday was a new day for the United Provinces of South America, since the Congress of Tucuman declared them independent from Spain. In which country would you find San Miguel de Tucuman, where the aforementioned congress held this important meeting?
3. Today is October 2, 1960 in Nigeria. Yesterday was a new day for the country, as it finally became free from British rule. Which of these people, who ended his term as President of the Senate of Nigeria yesterday, on October 1, 1960, went on to become the first President of the country?
4. Today is August 10, 1965. Yesterday was a new day for Singapore, as it was separated from another country, marking a new, completely independent Republic of Singapore. Which country expelled Singapore from their federation, turning it into an independent nation?
5. Today is July 31, 1980. Yesterday was a new day for New Hebrides, as both the French and the British, who jointly administered the region, decided to give the island independence, after the Vanua'aku Pati was formed by Walter Lini. Which country is this?
6. Today is August 30, 1825 in Brazil. Yesterday was a new day for the nation, since Portugal finally recognized Brazil's independence, three years after the declaration of independence was signed. Which date, also known as Sete de Septembro, is celebrated in the South American country as Independence Day?
7. Today is September 17, 1810. Yesterday was a new day for a Latin American country, as something exciting happened in the town of Dolores, when priest Miguel Hidalgo proclaimed the start of a war of independence against Spain. Where did this occur?
8. Today is December 7, 1917. Yesterday was a new day for Finland, since the Parliament approved the Declaration of Independence the Senate had made two days before. From which country did Finland declare itself independent?
9. Today is August 16, 1947. Yesterday was a new day for India, since the British Empire gave them independence. Which person was the leader of the non-violent movement for independence?
10. Today is July 10, 2011. Yesterday was a new day for the people of South Sudan, who gained independence from Sudan. Which of these politicians was the first President of South Sudan?
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