On this day, Tanganyika, a territory in East Africa, gained independence from British colonial rule. It became a sovereign nation with Julius Nyerere as its first Prime Minister (and later, President). Tanganyika’s independence marked a significant step in the African decolonization movement.
In April 1964, Tanganyika united with Zanzibar (which had its own independence in January 1964) to form the modern-day nation of Tanzania — a blend of the names Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
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