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Zanzibar Breaks Free
On December 10, 1963, Zanzibar achieved independence from British rule. It became a constitutional monarchy under Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah of the Al-Busaid dynasty. This ended the British protectorate status that had...
Historical Events
8- 1902 The reservoir of the first Aswan Dam(Aswan Low Dam) is opened in Egypt.
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Clemens Kapuuo helps mobilize the Old Location Uprising in Windhoek alongside Sam Nujoma, witnessing municipal police fire on peaceful protesters resisting forced removal to Katutura. -
Albert Luthuli accepts the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, wearing the traditional attire of a Zulu chief. -
Zanzibar becomes an independent constitutional monarchy under Sultan Jamshid Bin Abdullah. -
Menachem Begin, the Prime Minister of Israel and Anwar Sadat, the President of Egypt, are jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to bring peace during the Arab–Israeli conflict. -
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu is presented with his Nobel Peace Prize. -
Nelson Mandela signs South Africa’s new constitution, ending apartheid rule. -
Nelson Mandela signs South Africa’s new constitution, ending apartheid rule.
Famous Births
4- 1985 Trésor Mputu, a Congolese footballer, is born.
- 1985 Trésor Mputu, a Congolese footballer, is born. 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Wilfried Bony, an Ivorian footballer, is born. -
Tacko Fall, a Senegalese basketball player, is born.
