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From Coup to Firing Squad
In 1972, Ghana experienced a bloodless coup d'état that propelled Ignatius Kuktu Acheampong to the helm of power. However, his reign proved short-lived as he faced ouster by fellow military leaders in 1978, ultimately me...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
2Historical Events
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A coup d'état in Togo results in the assassination of the country's first President, Sylvanus Olympio. - 1972 Ignatius Kuktu Acheampong takes power in Ghana through a bloodless coup d’état. 🇬🇭 Ghana
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Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong leads a bloodless coup against Prime Minister Busia, dissolving Parliament and establishing the National Redemption Council as Chairman. -
Papa Wemba is received by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican - 2011 Angola’s Luanda Railway resumes regular freight and passenger service after being closed for 18 years due to the Angolan Civil War. 🇦🇴 Angola
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Tsitsi Dangarembga wins the PEN International Award for Freedom of Expression
Famous Births
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Mounir Mourad, an Egyptian singer, actor and composer, is born. -
Flora Nwapa, a Nigerian author and publisher, is born. -
Amath Dansokho, a Lifelong Senegalese politician, is born.
Famous Deaths
1- 1985 A passenger train plunges into a ravine in Ethiopia, killing 428 and injuring more than 500.
