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United Republic of Tanzania
In October 1964, a historic transformation occurred in East Africa as the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar underwent a significant change. This union, formed just earlier in April, decided to adopt a new name,...
Historical Events
4- 1964 The United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar changes its name to the United Republic of Tanzania.
- 1995 Tanzania holds its first multi-party elections after the ban on all political parties ends.
- 2022 At least 100 people are killed and over 300 injured by a double car bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- 2022 Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned Zulu King in Durban, South Africa, in the first coronation since 1994 democratic elections.
Famous Births
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the 24th President of Liberia, is born. - 1939 Makaya Ntshoko, a South African jazz drummer, is born.
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John Pombe Magufuli, the fifth President of Tanzania, is born. - 1987 Pastor Java (Panganai Java), a Zimbabwean preacher and entertainer, is born.
