- 2007 — Between 15,000 and 20,000 protesters march on Jena, Louisiana, in support of six black youths convicted of assaulting a white classmate.
- 1979 — A French-supported coup d'état in the Central African Empire overthrows Emperor Bokassa I.
- 2003 — Simon Muzenda, the first Vice-President of Zimbabwe, dies.
- 1996 — Reuben Kamanga, the first Vice-President of Zambia, dies.
Wodaabe Gerewol Festival
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Wodaabe Gerewol Festival
Based on the Wodaabe's 'Yaake' ritual dances, it's a significant cultural tradition.
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Sani saa aboro Samson somo saburi siaya
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: Its Two, Samson is reading the book of Psalms in Siaya.
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