Historical Events
- 1904 - Brazzaville is named the capital of the Republic of Congo.
- 1882 - The Anglo-Egyptian War begins.
- 2010 - FIFA World Cup Final is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- 1960 - Katanga Region breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- 1991 - Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia killing all 261 passengers and crew on board.
- 1900 - Anglo-Boer War 2(The Battle of Silkaatsnek) begins in South Africa.
- 2002 – Amad Diallo, an Ivorian footballer, is born.