Important National and International Days

Brazil's Independence Day is September 7, 1822, when Prince Dom Pedro declared independence from Portugal. September 22, 28, and 30 are not Brazil's independence dates.

Philippines' Independence Day is June 12, 1898, commemorating declaration of independence from Spain. July 28, May 15, and December 1 are not Philippines' independence dates.

Singapore celebrates its National Day on August 9, commemorating its independence from Malaysia in 1965. This is the country's most important national holiday.

Sri Lanka celebrates its Independence Day on February 4, marking the country's independence from British rule in 1948. This is a major national holiday.

The Philippines celebrates Independence Day on June 12, marking the country's independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1898. This is a major national holiday in the Philippines.

Singapore celebrates National Day on August 9, commemorating its independence from Malaysia in 1965. This is Singapore's most important national holiday.

Sri Lanka celebrates its Independence Day on February 4, 1948, when the country gained independence from British rule. This is the correct and historically accurate date.

Italy's Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) on June 2nd commemorates the 1946 referendum where Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic.

South Korea's Independence Day (Gwangbokjeol) is August 15th, commemorating liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. This date is a national holiday celebrating the end of 35 years of Japanese occupation. The other options are not associated with Korean independence.

World Literacy Day (International Literacy Day) is celebrated annually on September 8th, proclaimed by UNESCO in 1965. This day focuses on global literacy needs and promotes literacy as a human right. The 8th of September marks the anniversary of this declaration.

World Environment Day is officially celebrated on June 5th every year. This date was established by the United Nations in 1972 to raise global awareness about environmental issues. The other dates (September 8, April 13, December 20) are not recognized as World Environment Day.

World Environment Day was established by the United Nations in 1973 and has been observed annually on June 5th to raise global awareness about environmental protection and encourage positive environmental action. August 8th and November 11th are not associated with this official UN observance.