Celebrated across Africa on this day
2Historical Events
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Richard Achieng Oneko acquitted of all Mau Mau-related charges on appeal by the Supreme Court of Kenya, but immediately re-arrested under emergency detention regulations. -
East African Court of Appeal acquits Achieng Oneko after judges determine that key prosecution evidence against him lacks credibility.
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British colonial authorities immediately re-detain Achieng Oneko under Emergency Regulations and transfer him to Manyani Detention Camp.
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The First Congo Civil War ends as Katanga rebels surrender, resulting in the reintegration of the breakaway state into the DRC and the exile of leader Moïse Tshombe. - 1966 The First Nigerian Republic is overthrown in a military coup d'etat.
- 1970 Nigerian civil war ends after the Republic of Biafra disbands and joins Nigeria.
- 1971 Aswan High Dam officially opens in Egypt.
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Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa arrested and detained by the military regime of Ignatius Kutu Acheampong following the overthrow of the Busia government. -
Agostinho Neto signs the Alvor Agreement alongside Portugal, the FNLA, and UNITA, establishing a power-sharing transitional government leading toward Angolan independence. -
Jonas Savimbi signs the Alvor Agreement alongside Portuguese representatives and leaders of other Angolan liberation movements to secure Angola's transition to independence. - 2013 A train carrying Egyptian Army recruits derails near Giza, Cairo, killing 19 and injuring 120 others.
- 2019 Alshabab militants attack the DusitD2 hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, killing at least 21 people and injuring 19.
Famous Births
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Gamal Abdel Nassar, the second President of Egypt, is born. -
Obo Addy, a Ghanaian drummer and dancer, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Lesotho’s ruler, King Moshoeshoe II, dies in a road accident.