Indonesia Independence Day
Quick Facts
| AKA Name | Hari Merdeka, Hari Kemerdekaan |
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| 2023 Date | 17 August 2023 |
| 2024 Date | 17 August 2024 |
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 Indonesia Independence Day HistoryIndonesia Independence Day commemorates the anniversary of Indonesia’s proclamation of independence. After WWII, Indonesia was forced to abandoned their land to the Japanese. Japan had control for about three years, but decided to surrendered the land on August 15th, 1945. On August 17th, Indonesia was proclaimed by Indonesian leader, Sukarno. After regaining control of their land, the Netherlands tried to overthrow Indonesia on two separate occasions through military force. The Netherlands failed to overthrow Indonesia and was finally recognized as independent by the Dutch Government in 1949. Indonesia Independence Day is celebrated annually on August 17th, which commemorates the day Indonesia was proclaimed. Indonesia Independence Day Facts
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