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EVENT DESCRIPTION

Celebrated on June 1 every year, though Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand on January 1st, 1962. The date was changed to avoid the celebrations coinciding with New Year. Samoa was the first Pacific Country to gain independence. 

LIKELY DATES

1st June every year.