![As Botswana celebrates its 54th year of Independence – a look at the country's key events over the years – YourBotswana As Botswana celebrates its 54th year of Independence – a look at the country's key events over the years – YourBotswana](http://yourbotswana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/yb-54-independence-day.jpg)
As Botswana celebrates its 54th year of Independence – a look at the country's key events over the years – YourBotswana
Cavendish University Uganda - In 1963 on this day, Botswana gained independence from The British. They were formerly known as "Bechuanaland". #Todayinhistory | Facebook
![Alfred Mthimkhulu on X: "55 years ago and a day, #Botswana gained Independence... and guess what, it rained last night in Gaborone! #Pula #bots55 Looking back to look forward. https://t.co/A2Dgfqzwo2" / X Alfred Mthimkhulu on X: "55 years ago and a day, #Botswana gained Independence... and guess what, it rained last night in Gaborone! #Pula #bots55 Looking back to look forward. https://t.co/A2Dgfqzwo2" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FAm-9qsWEBgVlkU.jpg:large)