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Tensions Eased
In 1977, following a four-day conflict between Egypt and Libya, a significant step towards reconciliation was taken as both nations exchanged prisoners of war. The recent hostilities had strained their relations, but thi...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
1Historical Events
4- 1950 Edith Sampson becomes the first black U.S. delegate to the United Nations. United States
- 1977 Egypt and Libya exchange prisoners of war captured during the Four-Day War. 🇪🇬 Egypt
- 2004 Kenya's Olympic runners sweep all three medals in the 3000-metre men's Steeplechase at the Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. 🇰🇪 Kenya
- 2004 Kenya's Olympic runners sweep all three medals in the men's 3000-metre steeplechase at the Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. 🇰🇪 Kenya
Famous Births
3- 1924 Fundi Konte, a Kenyan musician, is born. 🇰🇪 Kenya
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Ahmadou Ahidjo, the first president of Cameroon, is born. - 1976 DJ Tira (Mthokozisi Khathi), a South African DJ, musician and producer, is born. 🇿🇦 South Africa
