- 1892 — Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I is born.
- 1925 — Quett Masire, the former Vice-President of Botswana, is born.
- 1962 — Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- 1967 — Detroit Riots begin on 12th Street, killing 43 people, injuring 342, and burning approximately 1,400 buildings.
Dhao
Fight (To fight).
e.g.
Jakuodho oyie dhao. (A Luo proverb that basically means the person at fault is always guilty and will literally do anything to prove their 'innocence'.)
en
The person who breaks wind (farter) is always ready to fight.
Revolution Day
July 23
Public holiday
Revolution Day
Marks the overthrow of President Jaafar Nimeiry's regime in 1985
Nyakwar
The grandchild of.
e.g.
An nyakwar Leonida. Nyako mane chunye ler. Nind gi kwee dana.
en
I am the grandchild of Leonida. A girl who had a good heart. Rest in peace grandmum.
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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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Pako
Praise/Praising
e.g.
Kawuono en sabato, adhi pako obong'o nyakalaga.
en
Today is a sabbath, I am going to praise God.
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