Historical Events
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BC 51 - Cleopatra becomes sole ruler of Egypt, at age 18, after pushing out her co-ruler, her brother Ptolemy XIII. -
The Progress Party, co-founded by Kofi Abrefa Busia, wins 105 of 140 seats in Ghana's parliamentary elections, inaugurating the Second Republic. - 1991 Zambia's Samuel Matete becomes Africa's first World Champion in 400m hurdles at Tokyo World Championships.
- 1997 At least 98 villagers are killed by the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria GIA in the Rais massacre, in Algeria.
Famous Births
1- 1943 Mohamed Amin, Kenyan photojournalist, is born.
Famous Deaths
1- 1960 Air France Flight 343 crashes on approach to Yoff Airport in Senegal, killing all 63 aboard.