Commemoration of the start of the Algerian Revolution
Marks the beginning of the Algerian War of Independence on November 1, 1954
Public
Anniversary of the Revolution
Commemoration of the start of the Algerian Revolution
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