It did not attain independence until 1981, when it became a Commonwealth realm with the British monarch as its head of state.

Western Australia, owing to its small population, did not attain responsible government until 1890.

Mantle's highest salary was $100,000, a plateau he didn't attain until 1963, his 13th season.

Unfortunately, the school wasn't able to attain the status of conservatory for ideological reasons until 1990, the year after the Velvet Revolution.

Although in ancient times, aristocratic females possessed numerous rights sometimes on par with men, Persian women did not attain greater parity until the 20th century.

Many African states did not attain independence until the 1960s from France after bloody insurgencies for their freedom.

No other Vanderbilt basketball player would attain the honor until Bruce Elder in 1993.

However, the unit did not attain full power until 1988, an indication that India had problems with its operation.

It was in fact always the Advertisers' midweek edition, which did not attain its own title until 1903.