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The Fall of President Ben Bella
In 1965, a dramatic military coup d'état unfolded in Algeria, leading to the ousting of President Ahmed Ben Bella and the rise of Colonel Houari Boumédiѐne. The coup sent shockwaves throughout the country, as Boumédiѐne...
Historical Events
19- 1865 Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, United States, are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary was officially celebrated in Texas and other states as Juneteenth. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in the United States. United States
- 1913 South Africa's Land Act prohibits Black South Africans from owning or renting property outside of rural native reserves. 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1913 South Africa’s Land Act goes into effect, prohibiting black South Africans from owning or renting property outside of rural “native reserves.” 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1913 South Africa’s Land Act goes into effect, prohibiting black South Africans from owning or renting property outside of rural “native reserves.” 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1913 South Africa’s Land Act goes into effect, prohibiting black South Africans from owning or renting property outside of rural “native reserves.” 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1913 South Africa's Land Act goes into effect, prohibiting black South Africans from owning or renting property outside of rural 'native reserves.' 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1913 South Africa’s Land Act goes into effect, prohibiting black South Africans from owning or renting property outside of rural “native reserves.” 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1913 South Africa’s Land Act goes into effect, prohibiting black South Africans from owning or renting property outside of rural “native reserves.” 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1964 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approved after surviving an 83-day filibuster in the United States Senate. United States
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A military coup d’état in Algeria ousts President Ahmed Ben Bella and installs Colonel Houari Boumédiѐne. -
A military coup d'état in Algeria ousts President Ahmed Ben Bella and installs Colonel Houari Boumédienne.
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A military coup d'état in Algeria ousts President Ahmed Ben Bella and installs Colonel Houari Boumédiène.
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A military coup d’état in Algeria ousts President Ahmed Ben Bella and installs Colonel Houari Boumédiѐne.
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A military coup d’état in Algeria ousts President Ahmed Ben Bella and installs Colonel Houari Boumédiѐne.
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A military coup d’état in Algeria ousts President Ahmed Ben Bella and installs Colonel Houari Boumédiѐne.
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A military coup d’état in Algeria ousts President Ahmed Ben Bella and installs Colonel Houari Boumédiѐne.
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Yusufu Lule clashes with NCC Chairman Edward Rugumayo at Entebbe State House, refusing to submit his cabinet appointments for legislative review. - 2003 Deadly blast in Nigeria as a vandalized pipeline ignites from a passing motorcycle's spark, claiming over 100 lives. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 2003 A vandalized pipeline ignites from a passing motorcycle's spark in Nigeria, claiming over 100 lives. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Famous Births
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1917 – Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean guerrilla leader and politician, is born. -
Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwean guerrilla leader and politician, is born.
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Dire Tune, an Ethiopian runner, is born. -
1985 – Dire Tune, an Ethiopian runner, is born.
