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The first Union Parliament of SA opens, with James Molteno as speaker and F.W. Reitz as president of the Senate. The first Un

… Parliament of SA opens, with James Molteno as speaker and F.W. Reitz as president of the Senate. The first Un …

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The National Library of South Africa Act, 1998 (Act 92 of 1998), comes into effect and creates the National Library of South Af

… South Africa Act, 1998 (Act 92 of 1998), comes into effect and creates the National Library of South Af …

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The British land a major force on l’Ile de France and capture the island from the French. They revert to the name Mauritius.

… The British land a major force on l’Ile de France and capture the island from the French. They revert to the …

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At the end of the Soekmekaar and Silverton trial in Pretoria, three young Black men are found guilty of high treason, as well a

… At the end of the Soekmekaar and Silverton trial in Pretoria, three young Black men are …

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Three SA farmers from the Eastern Cape, who have crossed the border to Lesotho to search for stolen cattle, are shot and killed

… border to Lesotho to search for stolen cattle, are shot and killed …

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The first group of 120 exiles returning to South Africa under the agreement reached in August by UNHCR and the South African au

… Africa under the agreement reached in August by UNHCR and the South African au …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The British under Methuen attempt to advance and are defeated by the Boers under Cronje as the Battle of Mage

… War 2: The British under Methuen attempt to advance and are defeated by the Boers under Cronje as the Battle of …

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More than twenty-five people die in action by the SAP and SADF when residents of the Old Location, Windhoek, resist forced remo

… More than twenty-five people die in action by the SAP and SADF when residents of the Old Location, Windhoek, resist …

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Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sizw

… Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sizw …

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World War 1 ends with Germany and the Allies signing an armistice in a railroad car at Compiegne, France. “At the 11th hour of

… World War 1 ends with Germany and the Allies signing an armistice in a railroad car at …

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SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the rest of the 10th session after the Assembly adopts a resolution exp

… SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the rest of the 10th session after the …

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Herbert Hayton Castens, first SA rugby captain and also captain of the first SA cricket team to tour overseas, is born in Somer

… Herbert Hayton Castens, first SA rugby captain and also captain of the first SA cricket team to tour …

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The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab

… partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab …

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Bartholomew Dias anchors for a few days at the present day Walvis Bay, and calls it Golfo de Santa Maria da Conceiçao. He was

… Dias anchors for a few days at the present day Walvis Bay, and calls it Golfo de Santa Maria da Conceiçao. He was …

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Joan Hoskyn Davies, archivist and the first woman to become head of an archives depot, is born on Robben Island, where her fath

… Joan Hoskyn Davies, archivist and the first woman to become head of an archives depot, is …

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Second heart transplant in South Africa is performed by Dr Chris Barnard on Dr Philip Blaiberg. He lived one year and seven mon

… Dr Chris Barnard on Dr Philip Blaiberg. He lived one year and seven mon …

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Percy Fisher, born in 1891 in Durham, England, miner and unionist who was regarded as the main leader of the 1922 miners’ strik

… Percy Fisher, born in 1891 in Durham, England, miner and unionist who was regarded as the main leader of the 1922 …

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Eight British tourists, five men and three women, are killed on their way to the Royal Natal National Park when their bus swer

… Eight British tourists, five men and three women, are killed on their way to the Royal Natal …

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Sir George Cathcart, governor and commander-in-chief at the Cape (31 March 1852-26 May 1854), is defeated when he attack Moshes

… Sir George Cathcart, governor and commander-in-chief at the Cape (31 March 1852-26 May …

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D.F. Malan speaks on the Group Areas Bill, calling it the most important part of the policy of apartheid and a new beginning fo

… it the most important part of the policy of apartheid and a new beginning fo …

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D.F. Malan speaks on the Group Areas Bill, calling it the most important part of the policy of apartheid and a new beginning fo

… Joyce, Peter: The Rise and Fall of Apartheid … it the most important part of the policy of apartheid and a new beginning fo …

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Angola releases the bodies of two SA Defence Force commandos killed in a raid on Cabinda oil depots in 1985, and the SADF repat

… commandos killed in a raid on Cabinda oil depots in 1985, and the SADF repat …

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A prison warder, Jacques Horne, 31, on escort duty is shot dead and another injured in an attack by gunmen at Cape Town’s Groot

… warder, Jacques Horne, 31, on escort duty is shot dead and another injured in an attack by gunmen at Cape Town’s …

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After the State President assents to the Transkei Flag Bill, the new ochre-red, white and green tri-colour of the Transkei is h

… to the Transkei Flag Bill, the new ochre-red, white and green tri-colour of the Transkei is h …

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The UN Security Council declares the Congo River open again after two years and six months of war. The closure has affected foo

… declares the Congo River open again after two years and six months of war. The closure has affected foo …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: The proposed peace proposals agreed on by a commission of five, Botha, De la Rey, De Wet and Hertzog, with Ki

… on by a commission of five, Botha, De la Rey, De Wet and Hertzog, with Ki …

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WWII: East Africa. Caught between a pincer movement of the 11th and 12th African Divisions, the Abyssinian town of Soddu is cap

… East Africa. Caught between a pincer movement of the 11th and 12th African Divisions, the Abyssinian town of Soddu is …

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An American soldier is killed by a land mine in Somalia and a second dies in a truck crash, bringing to six the number of Ameri

… An American soldier is killed by a land mine in Somalia and a second dies in a truck crash, bringing to six the …

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Anglo-Boer War 2: On the same day both the oldest and the youngest prisoners of war to be deported, are captured at Dwaalspruit

… Anglo-Boer War 2: On the same day both the oldest and the youngest prisoners of war to be deported, are …

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The Political Council agrees to Marthinus Bergh’s request that he and his two sons be allowed to go to the Netherlands to plea

… Council agrees to Marthinus Bergh’s request that he and his two sons be allowed to go to the Netherlands to plea …

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The first Union Parliament of SA opens, with James Molteno as speaker and F.W. Reitz as president of the Senate. The first Un

The National Library of South Africa Act, 1998 (Act 92 of 1998), comes into effect and creates the National Library of South Af

The British land a major force on l’Ile de France and capture the island from the French. They revert to the name Mauritius.

At the end of the Soekmekaar and Silverton trial in Pretoria, three young Black men are found guilty of high treason, as well a

Three SA farmers from the Eastern Cape, who have crossed the border to Lesotho to search for stolen cattle, are shot and killed

The first group of 120 exiles returning to South Africa under the agreement reached in August by UNHCR and the South African au

Anglo-Boer War 2: The British under Methuen attempt to advance and are defeated by the Boers under Cronje as the Battle of Mage

More than twenty-five people die in action by the SAP and SADF when residents of the Old Location, Windhoek, resist forced remo

Thamsanqwa (Thami) ka Mnyele, SA artist who went into exile in Botswana in 1979 and became an active member of Umkhonto we Sizw

World War 1 ends with Germany and the Allies signing an armistice in a railroad car at Compiegne, France. “At the 11th hour of

SA quits the UN General Assembly and its committees for the rest of the 10th session after the Assembly adopts a resolution exp

Herbert Hayton Castens, first SA rugby captain and also captain of the first SA cricket team to tour overseas, is born in Somer

The Congress of SA Trade Unions has urged its alliance partner, the ANC, to clarify its stance on political and human rights ab

Bartholomew Dias anchors for a few days at the present day Walvis Bay, and calls it Golfo de Santa Maria da Conceiçao. He was

Joan Hoskyn Davies, archivist and the first woman to become head of an archives depot, is born on Robben Island, where her fath

Second heart transplant in South Africa is performed by Dr Chris Barnard on Dr Philip Blaiberg. He lived one year and seven mon

Percy Fisher, born in 1891 in Durham, England, miner and unionist who was regarded as the main leader of the 1922 miners’ strik

Eight British tourists, five men and three women, are killed on their way to the Royal Natal National Park when their bus swer

Sir George Cathcart, governor and commander-in-chief at the Cape (31 March 1852-26 May 1854), is defeated when he attack Moshes

D.F. Malan speaks on the Group Areas Bill, calling it the most important part of the policy of apartheid and a new beginning fo

D.F. Malan speaks on the Group Areas Bill, calling it the most important part of the policy of apartheid and a new beginning fo

Angola releases the bodies of two SA Defence Force commandos killed in a raid on Cabinda oil depots in 1985, and the SADF repat

A prison warder, Jacques Horne, 31, on escort duty is shot dead and another injured in an attack by gunmen at Cape Town’s Groot

After the State President assents to the Transkei Flag Bill, the new ochre-red, white and green tri-colour of the Transkei is h

The UN Security Council declares the Congo River open again after two years and six months of war. The closure has affected foo

Anglo-Boer War 2: The proposed peace proposals agreed on by a commission of five, Botha, De la Rey, De Wet and Hertzog, with Ki

WWII: East Africa. Caught between a pincer movement of the 11th and 12th African Divisions, the Abyssinian town of Soddu is cap

An American soldier is killed by a land mine in Somalia and a second dies in a truck crash, bringing to six the number of Ameri

Anglo-Boer War 2: On the same day both the oldest and the youngest prisoners of war to be deported, are captured at Dwaalspruit

The Political Council agrees to Marthinus Bergh’s request that he and his two sons be allowed to go to the Netherlands to plea