A New Era
In 1979, Somalia adopted a new constitution through a referendum. The referendum took place on August 25, replacing the previous 1961 constitution. The new constitution established a one-party state led by a presidential...
Historical Events
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Ahmed Sékou Touré delivers his historic speech before Charles de Gaulle in Conakry, declaring that Guinea prefers poverty in liberty to riches in slavery. -
Kenneth Kaunda wins Zambian elections. - 1979 Somalia adopts a new constitution through a referendum.
Famous Births
1- 1949 Zena Bacar, a Mozambican singer, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Zanzibar ruler Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini dies. - 2009 Mandé Sidibé, former Prime Minister of Mali, dies.
- 2009 Mandé Sidibé, former Prime Minister of Mali, dies. 🇲🇱 Mali