Today Malta celebrates the 50th anniversary when Malta became a republic in 1974. Malta has been ruled by a long line of foreign countries: the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, Knights of St John, the French, the British, until Malta became Independent in 1964. Then on May 1, 2004, Malta became a member of the European Union. Various festivities are being held today, starting with a solemn Mass in the Cathedral, the giving of honors to various people, military parades and other presentations with the participation of various talents of Maltese artists.
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