Independence of Antigua and Barbuda

Date: November 1, 1981 • Location: Liberta, Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua, officially the Associated State of Antigua, was an associated state of the United Kingdom, which was established on 27 February 1967. The associated state was abolished on November 1, 1981, by the Antigua Order.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Antigua and Barbuda's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.