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The Battle of Gundet
The Battle of Gundet, which unfolded in November 1875, was a pivotal conflict in the Red Sea region during the Ethiopian-Egyptian War. This skirmish marked the Ethiopian Empire's concerted effort to push back against the...
Historical Events
2- 1875 Battle of Gundet: The Ethiopian army under emperor Yohannes beats the Egyptian army under Isma'il.
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Europe's medicines agency backs fexinidazole, the all-oral sleeping sickness cure proven in trials Kande led
Famous Births
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Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first president of the First Nigerian, is born. -
Chinua Achebe, a renowned Nigerian writer, is born. -
Born in Ogidi, Nigeria
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France-Albert René, the second president of Seychelles, is born. -
Magdi Yacoub is born in Bilbeis, Sharqia, Egypt -
Bol Bol, a South Sudanese-American basketball player, is born.
Famous Deaths
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Aliu Mahama, the third Vice President of Ghana, dies.
