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International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Every year on 9th August, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People. This significant day serves as a platform to honor and recognize the rich cultural heritage, diverse...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
1Historical Events
6- ? National Women's Day - South Africa commemorates the role of women in the anti-apartheid struggle. 🇿🇦 South Africa
- ? International Day of the World's Indigenous People
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The DRC mining state of South Kasai is declared independent by Albert Kalonji, leader of the Congolese National Movement. -
Albert Kalonji, leader of the Congolese National Movement, declares the DRC mining state of South Kasai independent.
- 1968 Biafran delegates reject the Nigerian government's nine-point peace plan and submit their seven-point plan during peace talks in Addis Ababa. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 1968 Biafran delegates reject the Nigerian government's nine-point peace plan during talks in Addis Ababa. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Famous Births
2- 1932 Born in Saltpond, Gold Coast (now Ghana) 🇬🇭 Ghana
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Idrissa Seck, former Senegalese Prime Minister, is born.
Famous Deaths
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1999 – Fouad Serageddin, Egyptian journalist and politician, dies. -
Fouad Serageddin, Egyptian journalist and politician, dies.
- 2014 2014 – J. F. Ade Ajayi, Nigerian historian, dies. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 2014 J. F. Ade Ajayi, Nigerian historian, dies. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
