- 1962 — Algeria gains independence from France.
- 1975 — Cape Verde attains independence from Portugal.
- 1975 — Arthur Ashe becomes the first Black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.
- 1969 — Kenya's political leader Tom Mboya is assassinated.
Moussem of Tan-Tan
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Moussem of Tan-Tan
A UNESCO Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage, this annual gathering brings together more than 30 tribes from southern Morocco and other parts of northwest Africa. The festival celebrates Saharan cultural traditions and promotes peace among tribes.
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Okello okalo kaa ga kala min okello penjo ni ere Kaka okello nyalo kelo kalo ka ga kala
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: Okello and his antics
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