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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
9- 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 prohibits Black South Africans from owning or renting property outside of rural native reserves. 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Moncef Bey ascends the Tunisian throne, initiating a popular reign characterized by support for nationalist reformers and defense of Jewish subjects. -
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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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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1985 – Dire Tune, an Ethiopian runner, is born. -
Dire Tune, an Ethiopian runner, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Died in Johannesburg, aged 55
