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The Undeterred Makeba
In 1963, renowned South African singer Miriam Makeba bravely testified before the U.N. Special Committee Against Apartheid, shedding light on the oppressive regime gripping her homeland. With unwavering determination, sh...
Historical Events
4- 180 Twelve inhabitants of Scillium (modern-day Tunisia) are executed for being Christians.
- 1951 The Bantu Authorities Act stripping black South Africans of their citizenship, confining them to Bantustans(artificial countries) while reserving South African citizenship for the white minority, goes into effect.
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South African singer Miriam Makeba testifies before the U.N. Special Committee Against Apartheid. South African authorities respond to her call for a boycott by banning her music. - 2008 The Rwandan parliament votes to give immunity from prosecution to former presidents of the country.
Famous Births
1- 1968 David Kamoga, the first Ugandan athlete to win an Olympics medal, is born.
