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Congo's Troubled Years: The Katanga Secession and its Far-Reaching Impact
In 1960, Moïse Tshombe, a prominent Congolese businessman and politician, declared the secession of the mineral-rich Katanga region from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This announcement sparked a series of event...
Historical Events
5- 1882 The Anglo-Egyptian War begins.
- 1900 Anglo-Boer War 2(The Battle of Silkaatsnek) begins in South Africa.
- 1904 Brazzaville is named the capital of the Republic of Congo.
- 1960 Katanga Region breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- 2010 FIFA World Cup Final is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Famous Births
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2002 – Amad Diallo, an Ivorian footballer, is born. -
Amad Diallo, an Ivorian footballer, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Tom Mboya buried in a bullet-shaped mausoleum in Kasawanga Village on Rusinga Island, becoming a lasting symbol of Kenyan nationhood. - 1991 Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia killing all 261 passengers and crew on board.
