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title: "Jamaica Independence"
year: 1962
country: "Jamaica"
canonical: "https://recap.at/1962/jamaica-independence"
slug: "jamaica-independence"
recapType: "global_event"
startDate: "1962-01-01"
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# Jamaica Independence

> Jamaica's independence from Britain on August 6, 1962 marked the beginning of decolonization across the Caribbean and established the modern Jamaican state.

## Summary

The Jamaica Independence Act 1962 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that granted independence to Jamaica with effect from 6 August 1962.

## Sources

- [Jamaica Independence Act 1962](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_Independence_Act_1962) - Wikipedia

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Canonical: https://recap.at/1962/jamaica-independence