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The union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar
In 1964, the two East African territories of Tanganyika and Zanzibar united to form a new country known as the United Republic of Tanzania. Tanganyika, located on the mainland, had been a German colony before World War...
Historical Events
9- 1941 South African troops capture the Abyssinian(Ethiopian) fortress of Dessie during World War II. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- 1941 South African troops capture the Abyssinian fortress of Dessie during World War II. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- 1963 In Libya, amendments to the constitution transform Libya (United Kingdom of Libya) into one national unity (Kingdom of Libya) and allows for female participation in elections. 🇱🇾 Libya
- 1964 Tanganyika and Zanzibar merge to form the United Republic of Tanzania. 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- 1966 Ambroise Noumazalaye forms a new government in the Republic of the Congo. 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
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South Africa holds its first multiracial election, won by Nelson Mandela's African National Congress. -
Kuaima Riruako admitted to the intensive care unit of the Roman Catholic Hospital in Windhoek for treatment of complications related to high blood pressure. -
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya & Tigist Tufa of Ethiopia win the 35th London Marathon. -
Sabastian Sawe wins the 2026 London Marathon in 1:59:30. Major breakthrough in long-distance running, setting a new official, ratified world record.
Famous Deaths
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Elisabeth Domitien, former Central African Republic's Prime Minister, dies.
