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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. -
Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. - 1967 Detroit Riots: In Detroit, one of the worst riots in United States history begins on 12th Street in the predominantly African American inner city. It ultimately kills 43 people, injures 342 and burns about 1,400 buildings. United States
- 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.
