Algeria gains independence from France in 1962 - KnappilyCAIRO – 5 July 2021: On July 5, many important events took place. Important world events:1830 - The ruler of Algiers, Dey Hussein, hands over the city of Algiers to the French. The French invasion of other coastal cities begins. 1962 - Algeria gains independence from France after 132 years of occupation. 1962 - Oran massacre takes place.

Source: Egypt Today July 05, 2021 12:22 UTC