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Mt. Sinai and the surrounding territory is restored to Egyptian control by Israel.

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Barend Cilliers, politician and senator from 1935-1947, is born in Senekal, OFS.

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Professor Ferdinand Postma, educationist and rector of the Potchefstroom University, dies in Potchefstroom.

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The SA rugby team scores ten tries and beats Ireland 38-0 in Dublin.

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu is appointed as chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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The Rev. Willem Postma (46), clergyman and Bible translator, dies in Reddersburg, OFS.

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William Charles Franklyn Plomer, SA journalist and author, is born in Pietersburg, Tvl.

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Angola claims South African troops and planes have launched attacks deep inside Angola.

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Dr Samuel Henri Pellissier, teacher and cultural leader, is born in Bethulie, OFS.

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Louise (Lulu) Latsky, SA author of children’s books and zoologist, dies in Stellenbosch.

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The Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) and the Republic of Lydenburg unite in Rustenburg.

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SA signs protocol with India on the establishment of consular and diplomatic relations.

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Nicolaas (Nico) Hofmeyr, clergyman, composer and author, is born in the Strand, Cape.

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Two ski boats are wrecked near Mossel Bay, and nine fishermen are drowned.

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WWII: The Union of SA, Australia and the US declare war on Japan.

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Heavy fighting erupts in Congo’s Katanga Province between United Nations and Katangan forces.

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Wilhelmina Louisa Ida (Minna) Freund, actress and teacher of elocution, dies in Bloemfontein.

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The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, called The Central African Federation, is dissolved.

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Etienne Leroux (67), Afrikaans author and Hertzog Prize winner, dies in a Bloemfontein hospital.

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SA signs multilateral treaty establishing the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

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Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr de Waal, advocate, politician and author, is born in Stellenbosch.

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Alfred Whaley Cole (73), SA judge and author, dies in Wynberg, Cape Town.

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Ten people are killed in faction fighting between residents of KwaMthole and Madwaleni.

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South African and Mozambican delegations hold talks in Mbabane, concerning peaceful co-existence.

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Andries Hendrik Potgieter (59), Voortrekker leader and founder of Potchefstroom, dies at Schoemansdal.

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Rhodesian police shoot and kill eleven Blacks from amongst those rioting in Salisbury.

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SA government tables a white paper to end racial discrimination in landownership and occupation.

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Christoffel Cornelis Froneman, commandant of the Free State and founder of Marquard, dies.

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Frederick William Barber, SA border pioneer and scientist, is born in Nottingham, England.

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Sir Julius Charles Wernher (62), SA financier and mine magnate, dies in London.

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Mt. Sinai and the surrounding territory is restored to Egyptian control by Israel.

Barend Cilliers, politician and senator from 1935-1947, is born in Senekal, OFS.

Professor Ferdinand Postma, educationist and rector of the Potchefstroom University, dies in Potchefstroom.

The SA rugby team scores ten tries and beats Ireland 38-0 in Dublin.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is appointed as chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The Rev. Willem Postma (46), clergyman and Bible translator, dies in Reddersburg, OFS.

William Charles Franklyn Plomer, SA journalist and author, is born in Pietersburg, Tvl.

Angola claims South African troops and planes have launched attacks deep inside Angola.

Dr Samuel Henri Pellissier, teacher and cultural leader, is born in Bethulie, OFS.

Louise (Lulu) Latsky, SA author of children’s books and zoologist, dies in Stellenbosch.

The Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) and the Republic of Lydenburg unite in Rustenburg.

SA signs protocol with India on the establishment of consular and diplomatic relations.

Nicolaas (Nico) Hofmeyr, clergyman, composer and author, is born in the Strand, Cape.

Two ski boats are wrecked near Mossel Bay, and nine fishermen are drowned.

WWII: The Union of SA, Australia and the US declare war on Japan.

Heavy fighting erupts in Congo’s Katanga Province between United Nations and Katangan forces.

Wilhelmina Louisa Ida (Minna) Freund, actress and teacher of elocution, dies in Bloemfontein.

The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, called The Central African Federation, is dissolved.

Etienne Leroux (67), Afrikaans author and Hertzog Prize winner, dies in a Bloemfontein hospital.

SA signs multilateral treaty establishing the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr de Waal, advocate, politician and author, is born in Stellenbosch.

Alfred Whaley Cole (73), SA judge and author, dies in Wynberg, Cape Town.

Ten people are killed in faction fighting between residents of KwaMthole and Madwaleni.

South African and Mozambican delegations hold talks in Mbabane, concerning peaceful co-existence.

Andries Hendrik Potgieter (59), Voortrekker leader and founder of Potchefstroom, dies at Schoemansdal.

Rhodesian police shoot and kill eleven Blacks from amongst those rioting in Salisbury.

SA government tables a white paper to end racial discrimination in landownership and occupation.

Christoffel Cornelis Froneman, commandant of the Free State and founder of Marquard, dies.

Frederick William Barber, SA border pioneer and scientist, is born in Nottingham, England.

Sir Julius Charles Wernher (62), SA financier and mine magnate, dies in London.