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The Coup That Shaped Egypt's Future
In 1952, Egypt witnessed a momentous event as The Free Officers, a group of army dissidents led by Col. Gamal Abdel Nasser, orchestrated a successful coup d'état, overthrowing the Egyptian monarchy of King Faruk. The mov...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
1Historical Events
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Egyptian military, led by Colonel Gamal Abdal Nasser, topples the monarchy of King Faruk in a coup d’état. - 2005 Three bombs explode in Naama Bay, Egypt, killing 88 people. 🇪🇬 Egypt
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President Salva Kiir dismisses Vice President Riek Machar and the entire cabinet, precipitating a structural governance crisis. - 2014 Muslim Seleka rebels and Christian anti-Balaka militia at war in the Central African Republic sign a ceasefire agreement in Congo-Brazzaville. 🇨🇫 Central African Republic
Famous Births
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Ethiopian Emperor, Haile Selassie I, is born. -
Quett Masire, the former Vice-President of Botswana, is born.
Famous Deaths
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King Hassan II of Morocco dies. -
André Milongo, former Prime Minister of the Republic of the Congo, dies.
