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Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Commemorates the martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Celebration date
February 16
Geographic reach
1 country
Significance
Religious holiday
A public holiday to honor Archbishop Janani Luwum, a martyr who stood up against Idi Amin's regime.
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On this day in African history
- 1959 Abbé Fulbert Youlou faces escalating inter-ethnic unrest after refusing opposition demands to dissolve the legislative assembly. · Republic of the Congo
- 1977 Janani Luwum, a Ugandan bishop, is martyred in Kampala President Idi Amin's regime.
- 1992 Ethiopia discovers the remains of Emperor Haile Selassie within the grounds of the Imperial Palace, hidden beneath the private lavatory of dictator Me...