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Today in African History

Historical Events

6
  • Al-Ashraf Khalil
    ⚔️ 1291
    Egypt’s ruler Al-Ashraf Khalil conquers Acre, the capital of the City of Jerusalem.
  • Al-Ashraf Khalil
    ⚔️ 1291 🇪🇬 Egypt
    Egypt’s ruler Al-Ashraf Khalil conquers Acre, the capital of the City of Jerusalem.
  • Al-Ashraf Khalil
    ⚔️ 1291 🇪🇬 Egypt
    Egypt’s ruler Al-Ashraf Khalil conquers Acre, the capital of the City of Jerusalem.
  • Nehanda Nyakasikana
    1896
    War breaks out in Zimbabwe as followers of spiritual leader Nehanda Nyakasikana attempt to drive white settlers from the country.
  • 🏛️ 1991 1991 – The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which requires racial classification of all South Africans at birth.
  • 🏛️ 1991 The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which requires racial classification of all South Africans at birth. 🇿🇦 South Africa

Famous Births

2
  • Ali Saibou
    1940
    Ali Saibou, the third President of Niger, is born.
  • Paul Tergat
    1969
    Paul Tergat, a Kenyan runner, is born.

Famous Deaths

3
  • Mohamed Morsi
    1951 – 2019
    Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi dies after collapsing during a court appearance in Cairo.
  • Kenneth Kaunda
    1924 – 2021
    2021 – Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia, dies.
  • Kenneth Kaunda
    1924 – 2021 🇿🇲 Zambia
    Kenneth Kaunda, the first president of Zambia, dies.

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