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Tragedy on the Tracks
In 2002, Egypt was struck by tragedy when a train journey from Cairo to Luxor turned into a nightmare. Overcrowded and carrying double its capacity, the train fell victim to a devastating fire ignited by a gas cylinder u...
Historical Events
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Abbé Fulbert Youlou strengthens his political control after French military forces suppress deadly riots between MSA and UDDIA supporters in Brazzaville. -
The Democratic Republic of Congo adopts a new flag, which resembles the country’s flag before dictator Mobutu Sese Seko changed the country's name to Zaire from 1971 to 1997. -
The Democratic Republic of Congo adopts a new flag, which resembles the country’s flag before dictator Mobutu Sese Seko changed the country's name to Zaire from 1971 to 1997.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo adopts a new flag, which resembles the country’s flag before dictator Mobutu Sese Seko changed the country's name to Zaire from 1971 to 1997.
Famous Births
5- 1901 Muhammad Naguib, the first President of Egypt, is born in Khartoum, Sudan.
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Mohammed al Amin, a Sudanese singer and songwriter, is born in Wad Madani, Sudan. - 1960 Cándido Muatetema Rivas, former Equatoguinean Prime Minister, is born in Bioko, Equatorial Guinea.
- 1960 Cándido Muatetema Rivas, former Equatoguinean Prime Minister, is born in Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
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Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, actor, and television host, is born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Famous Deaths
2- 1956 A French airliner crashes in the desert near Cairo, Egypt, killing 52 of the 64 persons aboard.
- 2002 373 passengers die and 60 severely injured in a train fire in Egypt.
