Transkei Independence - 26th October

 Transkei Independence - 26th October

Transkei was a former autonomous region in South Africa, designated as a homeland for the Xhosa people during apartheid. It was reintegrated into South Africa in 1994 and is now part of the Eastern Cape province.  Transkei issued its own postage stamps between 1976 and 1994.  After reintegration into South Africa in 1994, Transkei stamps were discontinued, and South African stamps became standard.

Below are stamps issued on 26th October 1981 to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of their Independence.

9th August : Independence Day of Singapore

Singapore, a former British Colony, is one of the four Asian Tigers or Asian Dragon (other tigers are Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong).  During World War II, the Japanese annexed Singapore from 1942 to 1945.  Once again in the year 1945 Singapore came under British control. In 1959 British Government granted Self-Government to Singapore.  In 1963 Singapore merged with Malaysian Federation. unfortunately this lasted only for 2 years. On 9th August 1965 Singapore become Independent country.

In 2013, Singapore celebrated its 48th Independence Day and Sing Post has issued the below special miniature sheet on this occasion.  

The paper on which it is printed is supposed to be 'phosphor coated' with hotstamping. 

15th August: India Independence Day

India is celebrating its 68th Independence Day today, 15th August, 2014.  This year's  Independence Day is so special because 2014 shares the same calendar as 1947, in which India got its Independence from the British Rule. 

The above stamp was issued by the India Post for the 25th Anniversary of Independence.