Happy Jum l-Indipendenza to every Maltese!
Fifty-seven years ago, on September 21 1964, Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom.
The island was a strategic area on the Mediterranean Sea. Throughout its modern history, Malta has been at different times under the control of the Knights of St. John, France and the United Kingdom.
On 1942, George VI, King of the United Kingdom, rewarded Malta and its citizens with the George Cross for their bravery during Second World War. Malta was the first British Commonwealth country to receive the bravery award, which is usually given to individuals. The George Cross appears on the flag of Malta since 1943.
On 1942, the United Kingdom also promised to give independence to the island. Full independence finally came in 1964. However, Malta became a Republic in 1974 and the British troops left the country for good on 1979.
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