1967 Event French Somaliland (Djibouti) votes to continue association with France 1960 Event British Somaliland becomes Somalia 1960 Event Italian Somaliland gains independence, unites with Somali Republic 1960 Event British Somaliland becomes part of Somalia 1960 Event British Somaliland (now Somalia) gains independence from Britain 1960 Event Italian Somaliland declares independence from Italian-administration 1909 Birthday Douglas Hall, Governor, Somaliland Protectorate
