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Soweto Blues
In 1976, at the height of the South African struggle against apartheid, legendary musicians Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba released a powerful song called "Soweto Blues". This touching anthem captured the heart-wrenchin...
Historical Events
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The last Sultan of the Mamluks, Tuman Bay II, who ruled Egypt since 1250, begins his reign. - 1948 France adjusts the CFA franc exchange rate to two French francs to offset metropolitan currency devaluations.
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The song Soweto Blues by Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba, about South African youth engaged in the 1976 Soweto Uprising against apartheid, is released. -
Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba release Soweto Blues, documenting South African youth resistance during the 1976 Soweto Uprising against apartheid.
Famous Births
2- 1936 South African singer-songwriter Sathima Bea Benjamin is born. 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Kenneth Omeruo, a Nigerian footballer, is born.
