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Voters Embrace Constitutional Change
In 2006, Mauritania witnessed a momentous event as voters overwhelmingly endorsed a new national constitution, heralding a significant change in the country's political landscape. The approved constitution introduced a c...
Historical Events
8- 1889 Bangui, the future capital of the Central African Republic, is founded.
- 1960 1960 – Madagascar gains its independence from France.
- 1960 1960 – The former British Protectorate of British Somaliland gains its independence as Somaliland.
- 1960 Madagascar gains its independence from France. 🇲🇬 Madagascar
- 1960 The former British Protectorate of British Somaliland gains its independence as Somaliland. 🇸🇴 Somalia
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The AFRC executes eight senior military officers by firing squad at the Teshie range, including three former heads of state—Akwasi Afrifa, Ignatius Acheampong, and Fred Akuffo—as part of its 'house-cleaning exercise.' - 2006 Mauritania voters overwhelmingly approve a new national constitution that limits the president’s time in office.
- 2015 A gunman kills 39 tourists at a beach resort in Sousse, Tunisia; ISIS claims responsibility.
Famous Births
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Catherine Samba-Panza, the first woman President of the Central African Republic, is born. - 1970 Kenyan runner, Paul Bitok, is born.
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Kenyan long-distance runner, Priscah Jeptoo, is born.
Famous Deaths
1- 1979 Akwasi Afrifa, the third president of Ghana, dies.
