Christian celebration honoring all saints
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All Saints' Day
Christian celebration honoring all saints
On this day in African history
- 1893 The Battle of Bembezi(between the Ndebele warriors and the British) takes place during the First Matabele War of 1893.
- 1951 (c.) Milton Margai leads the SLPP to victory under the Stevenson Constitution and assumes the role of Leader of Government Business. · Sierra Leone
- 1954 The Algerian War of Independence begins when guerillas from the National Liberation Front attack French colonial military and civilian targets.
- 1959 Supporters of the pro-monarchy UNAR party assault Hutu sub-chief Dominique Mbonyumutwa, triggering a massive social revolution across Rwanda. · Rwanda
- 1960 Tunisia’s national currency, the dinar, is launched, replacing the French franc that has been in use. · Tunisia
- 1962 Paul Ngei founds the African People's Party to challenge KANU leadership and mobilize Kamba political support. · Kenya