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1. When is the Statehood Day of Goa celebrated?
The Statehood Day of Goa is celebrated on May 30th. On this day in 1987, Goa was granted statehood, becoming the 25th state of the Indian Union. This marked a significant milestone in the history of Goa, which had previously been a Portuguese colony for over 450 years before its liberation by India in 1961.