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November
16

Today in African History

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Historical Events

1
  • ⚔️ 1875 Battle of Gundet: The Ethiopian army under emperor Yohannes beats the Egyptian army under Isma'il.

Famous Births

5
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe
    1904
    Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first president of the First Nigerian, is born.
  • Chinua Achebe
    1930
    Chinua Achebe, a renowned Nigerian writer, is born.
  • France-Albert René
    1934
    France-Albert René, the second president of Seychelles, is born.
  • France-Albert René
    1934 🇸🇨 Seychelles
    France-Albert René, the second president of Seychelles, is born.
  • Bol Bol
    1999
    Bol Bol, a South Sudanese-American basketball player, is born.

Famous Deaths

1
  • Aliu Mahama
    1946 – 2012
    Aliu Mahama, the third Vice President of Ghana, dies.

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