The event that is commemorated by the Independence Day federal
holiday? That would be the day that the American colonies declared
their independence from England on July 4, 1776.
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Benin got its independence in August 1, 1960.
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The Republic of Benin gained its independence from the French on
August 1, 1960. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, and its largest
city is Cotonou.
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The next major holiday after Independence Day is Labor Day, but
if you don't celebrate Labor Day, then Thanksgiving.