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The Unsuccessful Coup Against Prince Tafari
In 1928, a dramatic coup d'état unfolded in Ethiopia as fervent supporters of Empress Zweditu attempted to overthrow the reigning Prince Tafari Makonnen, who would later become Emperor Haile Selassie. The ambitious coup,...
Historical Events
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A coup d’état in Ethiopia staged by supporters of Empress Zweditu against Prince Tafari Makonnen fails. - 1960 The Sudanese Republic is renamed Mali after the withdrawal of Senegal from the Mali Federation and declares independence from France.
Famous Births
1- 1946 King Sunny Adé, a Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, is born. 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Famous Deaths
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Shaka Zulu, the founder of the Zulu Kingdom, is assassinated by his two half-brothers, Dingane and Mhlangana, at KwaDukuza, South Africa.
