Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
After 150 years of British rule, the Mediterranean island of Malta achieved independence in 1964, transforming from a strategic military fortress into a sovereign nation while maintaining its deep Commonwealth ties.
On September 21, 1964, Malta officially ended its status as a British colony. Known as the 'Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier' during World War II, the island had been vital to British naval power for over a century. The transition to independence was unique because Malta chose to remain within the Commonwealth, keeping Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state for another decade.
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