January 01

Friday 01, 1960:

The Republic of Cameroon achieves independence from France and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Thursday 01, 1880:

Ferdinand de Lesseps begins French construction of the Panama Canal.

Friday 01, 1808:

Importation of slaves into the United States is banned

Sunday 01, 1804:

French rule ends in Haiti.

Saturday 01, 1600:

Scotland begins using the Julian calendar.

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