July 1, 1962
Independence Day, Burundi
July 2, 2005
Ten simultaneous Live 8 concerts are held to raise awareness about African poverty and debt relief
July 5, 1962
Independence Day, Algeria
July 6, 1964
Independence Day, Malawi
July 6, 1975
Independence Day, Comoros
July 13, 1985
The Live Aid concert succeeds in raising millions of dollars toward combating famine in Ethiopia
July 26, 1847
Liberia adopts its Declaration of Independence