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The Short-lived Mali Federation
Just two months after gaining independence from France, the Mali Federation- a union between Mali and Senegal- crumbles. The newly formed alliance dissolves due to military tensions between the two countries, leading to...
Historical Events
7- 1955 Hundreds of people killed in anti-French rioting in Morocco & Algeria.
- 1955 Hundreds of people killed in anti-French rioting in Morocco & Algeria.
- 1960 The Mali Federation joining Mali and Senegal is disestablished only two months after the countries gain independence from France.
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South Africa’s Caster Semenya wins the Women’s 800 metres to take gold at the Summer Olympic Games. -
South Africa’s Caster Semenya wins the Women’s 800 metres to take gold at the Summer Olympic Games.
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South Africa’s Caster Semenya wins the Women’s 800 metres to take gold at the Summer Olympic Games.
- 2022 Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned Zulu King at KwaKhangelamankengane Palace in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa.
Famous Births
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Silas Kiplagat, a Kenyan athlete, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Meles Zenawi, former President and Prime Minister of Ethiopia, dies.
