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The Minister of Defence denies that South African troops are supporting Portuguese armed forces in Mozambique, as alleged by FR

… Portuguese armed forces in Mozambique, as alleged by FR …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. Cloete claimed that he was not a rebel because

… War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. Cloete claimed that he was not a rebel because …

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The Alabama, American raider, is sunk outside Cherbourg harbour, France, by the U.S.S. Kearsarge. She was built during the Am

… raider, is sunk outside Cherbourg harbour, France, by the U.S.S. Kearsarge. She was built during the Am …

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The first completely SA built aeroplane is flown by John Weston in Kimberley. He establishing a South African non-stop flight r

… The first completely SA built aeroplane is flown by John Weston in Kimberley. He establishing a South African …

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The second day of the Soweto protest is marked by uncontrollable fury. Fires rage in townships throughout the country. Pupils s

… The second day of the Soweto protest is marked by uncontrollable fury. Fires rage in townships throughout …

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The first aircraft hijacking is attempted by Chinese on a flight of Cathay Pacific. The hijacking failed and the plane crashe

… The first aircraft hijacking is attempted by Chinese on a flight of Cathay Pacific. The hijacking …

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Marches organised by the African National Congress, SA Communist Party and the Congress of South African Trade Unions are held

… Marches organised by the African National Congress, SA Communist Party and the …

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All South Africans will have access to clean running water by 2008, says Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Buyelwa Sonjica.

… All South Africans will have access to clean running water by 2008, says Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Buyelwa …

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Over 600 people killed in Liberia in an unsuccessful military coup against President Samuel Doe, led by former Brigadier-Genera

… military coup against President Samuel Doe, led by former Brigadier-Genera …

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In Egypt, the German Afrika Korps and Italian forces under Rommel begin a retreat westwards after a renewed campaign by the all

… Rommel begin a retreat westwards after a renewed campaign by the all …

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A river of fire ignited by an oil tank explosion surges through a village in southern Egypt, killing more than 410 people.

… A river of fire ignited by an oil tank explosion surges through a village in southern …

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Rwandan and Zairian forces bombard each another with artillery along the border, while rebels in Zaire, supported by Rwanda, cl

… along the border, while rebels in Zaire, supported by Rwanda, cl …

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At the end of a two-day preparatory meeting chaired by Judge Ismail Mohammed and Judge Petrus Schabort, nineteen political and

… At the end of a two-day preparatory meeting chaired by Judge Ismail Mohammed and Judge Petrus Schabort, nineteen …

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The town councils of Vosloorus and Reiger Park announce a consumer boycott of Boksburg. The boycott by Coloured and Black resid

… Park announce a consumer boycott of Boksburg. The boycott by Coloured and Black resid …

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The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In

… Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In …

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The United Nations’ General Assembly adopts an eight nation resolution, by seventy-two votes to two, with twenty-seven abstenti

… General Assembly adopts an eight nation resolution, by seventy-two votes to two, with twenty-seven abstenti …

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Sisulu’s appeal is dismissed by the Transvaal section of the Supreme Court. He must serve his six year prison sentence.

… Sisulu’s appeal is dismissed by the Transvaal section of the Supreme Court. He must serve …

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The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel

… tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel …

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A police patrol, out to investigate an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo member

… an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo member …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at Stormberg Junction by the Republican forces under Chief

… Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at Stormberg Junction by the Republican forces under Chief …

Labour Input to the Presidential Job Summit presented on behalf of COSATU, FEDUSA and NACTU by John Gomomo, COSATU President

… Job Summit presented on behalf of COSATU, FEDUSA and NACTU by John Gomomo, COSATU President …

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Egypt and Israel sign a cease-fire agreement sponsored by the United States, and begin discussions to carry out the pact

… Egypt and Israel sign a cease-fire agreement sponsored by the United States, and begin discussions to carry out the …

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At the end of a two-day meeting of consultations, held in Geneva, by the Special Committee against Apartheid with representativ

… end of a two-day meeting of consultations, held in Geneva, by the Special Committee against Apartheid with representativ …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: During the Battle of Willow Grange, two British soldiers and two burghers are knocked unconscious by lightnin

… British soldiers and two burghers are knocked unconscious by lightnin …

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The General Assembly, in resolution 2505 (XXIV), welcomes the Lusaka Manifesto on Southern Africa, agreed on by leaders of East

… the Lusaka Manifesto on Southern Africa, agreed on by leaders of East …

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The British parliament adopts the Balfour Declaration signed by delegates the previous day. This paves the way to self-govern

… British parliament adopts the Balfour Declaration signed by delegates the previous day. This paves the way to …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: a White Paper is published by the British government explaining the need for concentration camps in South Afr

… Anglo-Boer War 2: a White Paper is published by the British government explaining the need for …

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The Democratic Party officially comes into being at a one-day conference in Johannesburg attended by some 200 delegates from th

… being at a one-day conference in Johannesburg attended by some 200 delegates from th …

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A bomb explosion, shattering the Johannesburg office of the Department of Foreign Affairs, is the forty-second attack by ANC sa

… Department of Foreign Affairs, is the forty-second attack by ANC sa …

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The Prime Minister announces the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the reporting of defence matters, to be headed by

… into the reporting of defence matters, to be headed by …

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The Minister of Defence denies that South African troops are supporting Portuguese armed forces in Mozambique, as alleged by FR

Anglo-Boer War 2: The British execute P.W. Kloppert, a Cape rebel, by hanging. Cloete claimed that he was not a rebel because

The Alabama, American raider, is sunk outside Cherbourg harbour, France, by the U.S.S. Kearsarge. She was built during the Am

The first completely SA built aeroplane is flown by John Weston in Kimberley. He establishing a South African non-stop flight r

The second day of the Soweto protest is marked by uncontrollable fury. Fires rage in townships throughout the country. Pupils s

The first aircraft hijacking is attempted by Chinese on a flight of Cathay Pacific. The hijacking failed and the plane crashe

Marches organised by the African National Congress, SA Communist Party and the Congress of South African Trade Unions are held

All South Africans will have access to clean running water by 2008, says Water Affairs and Forestry Minister Buyelwa Sonjica.

Over 600 people killed in Liberia in an unsuccessful military coup against President Samuel Doe, led by former Brigadier-Genera

In Egypt, the German Afrika Korps and Italian forces under Rommel begin a retreat westwards after a renewed campaign by the all

A river of fire ignited by an oil tank explosion surges through a village in southern Egypt, killing more than 410 people.

Rwandan and Zairian forces bombard each another with artillery along the border, while rebels in Zaire, supported by Rwanda, cl

At the end of a two-day preparatory meeting chaired by Judge Ismail Mohammed and Judge Petrus Schabort, nineteen political and

The town councils of Vosloorus and Reiger Park announce a consumer boycott of Boksburg. The boycott by Coloured and Black resid

The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In

The United Nations’ General Assembly adopts an eight nation resolution, by seventy-two votes to two, with twenty-seven abstenti

Sisulu’s appeal is dismissed by the Transvaal section of the Supreme Court. He must serve his six year prison sentence.

The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel

A police patrol, out to investigate an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo member

Anglo-Boer War 2: British General Gatacre is defeated in the Battle at Stormberg Junction by the Republican forces under Chief

Labour Input to the Presidential Job Summit presented on behalf of COSATU, FEDUSA and NACTU by John Gomomo, COSATU President

Egypt and Israel sign a cease-fire agreement sponsored by the United States, and begin discussions to carry out the pact

At the end of a two-day meeting of consultations, held in Geneva, by the Special Committee against Apartheid with representativ

Anglo-Boer War 2: During the Battle of Willow Grange, two British soldiers and two burghers are knocked unconscious by lightnin

The General Assembly, in resolution 2505 (XXIV), welcomes the Lusaka Manifesto on Southern Africa, agreed on by leaders of East

The British parliament adopts the Balfour Declaration signed by delegates the previous day. This paves the way to self-govern

Anglo-Boer War 2: a White Paper is published by the British government explaining the need for concentration camps in South Afr

The Democratic Party officially comes into being at a one-day conference in Johannesburg attended by some 200 delegates from th

A bomb explosion, shattering the Johannesburg office of the Department of Foreign Affairs, is the forty-second attack by ANC sa

The Prime Minister announces the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the reporting of defence matters, to be headed by