Memory of the day: Algeria gains independence from France in 1962

CAIRO – 5 July 2021: On July 5, many important events took place.

Important world events:

1830 - The ruler of Algiers, Dey Hussein, hands over the city of Algiers to the French. The French invasion of other coastal cities begins.

1962 - Algeria gains independence from France after 132 years of occupation.

1962 - Oran massacre takes place.