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Several pamphlet bombs, scattering ANC pamphlets, explode in a number of cities.
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Prof. Gustav Bernhard August Gerdener (86), theologian and historian, dies in Stellenbosch.
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The Minister of Defence, Fouche, announces that private enterprise will be responsible for the manufacture of aircraft for the
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Fulbert Youlou, first president (1960–63) of Congo (Brazzaville) is replaced by Alphonse Massamba-Debat, following a military
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Fulbert Youlou, first president (1960–63) of Congo (Brazzaville) is replaced by Alphonse Massamba-Debat, following a military
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The Liquor Laws Amendment Bill, under which Africans are for the first time allowed to buy liquor freely, comes into effect.
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An electoral alliance is announced between the United Party (UP) and the National Union (NU) in Bloemfontein, in a form of a ni
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An electoral alliance is announced between the United Party (UP) and the National Union (NU) in Bloemfontein, in a form of a ni
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Congo-Brazzaville declares itself independent of France (Moyen Congo) as the newly instituted Republic of Congo with Fulbert Yo
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Madimetsa Michael Teffo, S.A artist, is born in Pretoria.
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Madimetsa Michael Teffo, S.A artist, is born in Pretoria.
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WW 2: The Allied forces land in southern France.
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John Cranko, SA born ballet dancer and choreographer of the Ballet school of the Wurtemberg State Opera in Stuttgart, Germany,
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John Cranko, SA born ballet dancer and choreographer of the Ballet school of the Wurtemberg State Opera in Stuttgart, Germany,
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Gertrude Shope, leader of the ANC Women’s League, is born in Johannesburg.
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Herero Revolt: Von Estorff and Von der Heyde defeat the Ovaherero in the battle of Omatupa and prevent them from escaping in a
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Herero Revolt: Von Estorff and Von der Heyde defeat the Ovaherero in the battle of Omatupa and prevent them from escaping in a
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Hendrik Lodewyk (Hennie) Roux, Afrikaans cultural leader and co-founder of the Rapportryersbeweging, is born on the farm La Mot
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Ex-State Attorney J.C. Smuts’ baby son, Kosie, dies. Smuts later became prime minister of the Union of South Africa.
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Roberts’ union with the Natal Field Force is at last established, when Gen. Buller’s scouts meet French’s cavalry at Twyfelaar,
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Roberts’ union with the Natal Field Force is at last established, when Gen. Buller’s scouts meet French’s cavalry at Twyfelaar,
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Dr M.S. (Tinie) Louw, (d. 1 March 1979) SA businessman and entrepreneur who was co-founder and president of the Afrikaanse Hand
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Thomas Edward Lawrence, called Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa
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Zaccheus Richard Mahabane, clergyman, teacher, politician and president of the African National Congress, who combined politics
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Comdt Louw Wepener (53) is killed in combat during an attack on Moshesh at Thaba Bosigo in the Free State.
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Christiaan Afrikaner, son of Jonker Afrikaner and Nama chief, is killed in battle at Otjimbingue, German West Africa. He wa
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Absa Bank hands an old warrant of arrest for Nelson Mandela, dated May 18, 1961, to the Minister of Arts and Culture, Dr Pallo
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Justice Minister Tayeb Belaiz is quoted Algeria will press ahead with a controversial bill to improve women’s rights despite fi
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The government of President Robert Mugabe will soon lay claim to half ownership of all the country’s privately owned mines, the
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