Independence was unilaterally declared on 24 September 1973. Recognition became universal following the 25 April 1974 socialist-inspired military coup in Portugal, which overthrew Lisbon's Estado Novo regime. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was independence declared? ANS1 24 September 1973 QSN2 What date was independence considered universal?  ANS2 25 April 1974 QSN3 What event caused the recognition to be universal? ANS3 socialist-inspired military coup QSN4 Where did a coup take place? ANS4 Portugal QSN5 Who was overthrown in the coup? ANS5 Lisbon's Estado Novo regime