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United Republic of Tanzania
In October 1964, a historic transformation occurred in East Africa as the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar underwent a significant change. This union, formed just earlier in April, decided to adopt a new name,...
Historical Events
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Portuguese forces defeat the Kingdom of Kongo and decapitate King António I of Kongo, also known as Nvita a Nkanga. - 1964 The United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar changes its name to the United Republic of Tanzania. 🇹🇿 Tanzania
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Major General Samuel K. Doe is announced as the winner of the first multi-party election in Liberia. - 1995 Tanzania holds its first multi-party elections after the ban on all political parties ends. 🇹🇿 Tanzania
- 1998 In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing atrocities. 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1998 In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, condemning both sides for committing atrocities. 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Pierre Buyoya is named to the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel alongside Thabo Mbeki and Abdulsalami Abubakar. - 2022 At least 100 people are killed and over 300 injured by a double car bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia. 🇸🇴 Somalia
- 2022 Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned Zulu King in Durban, South Africa, in the first coronation since 1994 democratic elections. 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 2022 Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is crowned Zulu King in Durban, South Africa, in the first coronation since 1994 democratic elections. 🇿🇦 South Africa
Famous Births
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the 24th President of Liberia, is born. - 1939 Makaya Ntshoko, a South African jazz drummer, is born. 🇿🇦 South Africa
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John Pombe Magufuli, the fifth President of Tanzania, is born. - 1987 Pastor Java (Panganai Java), a Zimbabwean preacher and entertainer, is born. 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
