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Forging a New Path: The Birth of the Republic of Somaliland
In 1991, the Republic of Somaliland emerged as a self-declared independent state in the northern region of Somalia. The Somali Civil War, which erupted in 1988 and resulted in the overthrow of President Siad Barre's regi...
Historical Events
7- ? Northern Somalia declares independence from the rest of Somalia as the Republic of Somaliland. 🇸🇴 Somalia
- ? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) imposes an arms embargo on Ethiopia and Eritrea over their two-year border dispute.
- ? South African army occupies Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- ? A State of Emergency is declared in Kano, the northern region of Nigeria, as Riots Persist for the third day. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- ? Northern Somalia declares independence from the rest of Somalia as the Republic of Somaliland. 🇸🇴 Somalia
- 1652 Slavery in Rhode Island is abolished, although the law is not rigorously enforced. United States
- 1962 The French government and representatives of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic reach a settlement to end the Algerian war in the Évian Accords. 🇩🇿 Algeria
Famous Births
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Walter Sisulu, a South African politician, is born.
Famous Deaths
1- ? South African musician, Philip Tabane, dies. 🇿🇦 South Africa
