Historical Events
6- 1955 The Moroccan National Liberation Army is established.
- 1958 Guinea achieves independence from France. 🇬🇳 Guinea
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Ahmed Sékou Touré assumes the presidency as Guinea proclaims itself an independent republic, prompting France to withdraw 3,000 personnel and strip the country's infrastructure in retaliation. - 1958 The Republic of Guinea gains formal independence from France after overwhelmingly rejecting the proposed French Community constitution. 🇬🇳 Guinea
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Ahmed Sékou Touré replaces the Guinean Franc with the Syli, the currency featuring his own portrait and that of trade unionist Mafory Bangoura.
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President Daniel arap Moi appoints the Civil Service Review Committee under S.N. Waruhiu to assess the implementation of Sessional Paper No. 5 of 1974 and public sector efficiency.
Famous Births
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Frankie Fredericks, a Namibian runner, is born. -
Stephanie Okereke Linus, a Nigerian actress, director and screenwriter, is born. -
Diamond Platnumz (Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack), a Tanzanian bongo flava singer, is born.