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Bokassa's Fall
In 1979, a coup d'éta in the Central African Republic successfully overthrew Emperor Bokassa. This resulted in the reinstatement of former president David Dacko, who had been exiled when Bokassa ousted his government. T...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
3Historical Events
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James Meredith, an African American, is temporarily barred from entering the University of Mississippi. -
A coup d'état in the Central African Republic overthrows Emperor Bokassa I. -
A French-supported coup d'état in the Central African Empire overthrows Emperor Bokassa I.
- 2007 Between 15,000 and 20,000 protesters march on Jena, Louisiana, United States, in support of six black youths who had been convicted of assaulting a white classmate. United States
- 2007 Between 15,000 and 20,000 protesters march on Jena, Louisiana, in support of six black youths convicted of assaulting a white classmate. United States
- 2012 14 people are killed in a cafe suicide bombing in Somalia. 🇸🇴 Somalia
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Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge breaks his world record at the Berlin marathon in 2 hours, 1 minute 9 seconds.
Famous Births
3- 1942 Rose Francine Rogombé, former President of Gabon, is born. 🇬🇦 Gabon
- 1942 Rose Francine Rogombé, former President of Gabon, is born. 🇬🇦 Gabon
- 1943 Sani Abacha, former Nigerian general and military head of state, is born. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Famous Deaths
4- 1996 Reuben Kamanga, the first Vice-President of Zambia, dies. 🇿🇲 Zambia
- 2003 Simon Muzenda, the first Vice-President of Zimbabwe, dies. 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
- 2018 Over 200 people die after a ferry sinks on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania. 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- 2018 At least 161 people die after a ferry capsizes close to the pier on Ukara Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania. 🇹🇿 Tanzania
