Historical Events
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Edward Mutesa II, the kabaka (king) of Buganda is deposed and exiled to London. -
Ahmed Sékou Touré awarded the Collar of the Order of the White Lion by Czechoslovakia. - 1966 Joseph Murumbi resigns from the Vice Presidency after only nine months, withdrawing from active politics in protest against ethnic chauvinism and rapid land accumulation by political elites. 🇰🇪 Kenya
- 1975 The Republic of Dahomey changes its name to Benin.
- 1975 The Republic of Dahomey changes its name to Benin. 🇧🇯 Benin
- 1999 The Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community is signed in Arusha by member states.
Famous Births
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Lansana Conté, the second President of Guinea, is born. -
Lansana Conté, the second President of Guinea, is born.
- 1937 Mahlathini (Simon Nkabinde), a South African singer, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Tabu Ley Rochereau, a Congolese singer-songwriter, dies.