Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03

1949 in Indonesia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Indonesia in 1949.

Historical records for Indonesia in 1949

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Independence of Indonesia

Sukarno, Achmed · Jakarta · President of Indonesia · Government / Government of Indonesia

The Dutch surrender the sovereignty of Indonesia

Independence of Indonesia

Sukarno, Achmed · Jakarta · President of Indonesia · Government / Government of Indonesia

Gains independence for Indonesia from the Dutch

Lieutenant Colonel

Suharto, Thojib · Lieutenant Colonel · Warfare / Military

Appointed Lieutenant Colonel

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