1 August 1960 August 1, 2014 Author: Staff Dahomey declares independence from France. The country later changes its name to Benin. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander." "Holocaust Museum, Washington, DC" — Click here for more from "Holocaust Museum, Washington, DC" Related posts: 3 May 1960 7 May 1960 6 January 1960 1 February 1960 10 September 1960 7 January 1960 21 March 1960 11 July 1960 1 August 1993 1 August 1993 Categories: History Tags: 1 August, 1960