Independence Day / Separation Day, celebrates the separation and independence of Panama from Colombia in 1903.

Name: Independence Day / Separation Day, celebrates the separation and independence of Panama from Colombia in 1903.
Start: 2000-11-03
End: 2000-11-03
Location: Histories Today Editorial Team

On November 3, in the year 0, Independence Day / Separation Day, celebrates the separation and independence of Panama from Colombia in 1903. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of November 3, a notable event in this corner of history.

The Declaration of Independence of Panama is the document through which Panama declared its independence from the Spanish Empire on November 28, 1821. It was proclaimed in the Cathedral Plaza of Panama City after a council of leaders had met and drafted twelve points calling for severing Panama's relationship with the Spanish Crown and joining with the newly formed Republic of Gran Colombia.

Key Facts

This event took place on November 3, 0 (AD era).
It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
Wikipedia source last updated on 31 March 2026.

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