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Exchange of notes with Italy constituting an agreement regarding the establishment of a community centre for refugees in the Tr

… the establishment of a community centre for refugees in the Tr …

This day in history

Exchange of notes with Italy constituting an agreement regarding the establishment of a community centre for refugees in the Tr

… the establishment of a community centre for refugees in the Tr …

This day in history

The Prins Albert is wrecked in a storm near Plettenberg Bay. The cargo and all on board and are rescued.

… The Prins Albert is wrecked in a storm near Plettenberg Bay. The cargo and all on board …

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T. Samuels scores SA’s first ever try and also the first points for SA in 5 rugby test matches against Britain.

… SA’s first ever try and also the first points for SA in 5 rugby test matches against Britain. …

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Catharina Felicia van Rees, composer of the anthem of the Transvaal Republic (ZAR), is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands.

… of the anthem of the Transvaal Republic (ZAR), is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands. …

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Dr Bernabé Jan Gerard de la Bat (84), first principal of the Deaf and Blind Institute in Worcester, dies.

… Bat (84), first principal of the Deaf and Blind Institute in Worcester, dies. …

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Rebel-allied soldiers free some 200 remaining captives in Sierra Leone, who were kidnapped during a scheduled handover of civil

… Rebel-allied soldiers free some 200 remaining captives in Sierra Leone, who were kidnapped during a scheduled …

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Eleven bombs explode, scattering ANC propaganda leaflets in the four major cities. The blasts occur twelve months after similar

… Eleven bombs explode, scattering ANC propaganda leaflets in the four major cities. The blasts occur twelve months …

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South African Foreign Minister Pik Botha announces agreement has been reached for a cease-fire in the Angolan conflict between

… announces agreement has been reached for a cease-fire in the Angolan conflict between …

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A bomb explodes at a synagogue in central Johannesburg four hours before State President Viljoen is due to attend a ceremony th

… A bomb explodes at a synagogue in central Johannesburg four hours before State President …

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Samuel Bonnin Hobson, SA author, dies in Grahamstown. Together with his brother, G.C. Hobson, they formed a unique example of c

… Samuel Bonnin Hobson, SA author, dies in Grahamstown. Together with his brother, G.C. Hobson, they …

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Sir Lionel Phillips, President of the Chamber of Mines and developer of deep level mining, is born in London.

… of Mines and developer of deep level mining, is born in London. …

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The Prime Minister meets for four hours in Cape Town with a delegation of politicians from the Coloured Representative Council

… The Prime Minister meets for four hours in Cape Town with a delegation of politicians from the …

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Nigeria’s Federal troops have launched a major offensive against multiple targets in Biafra. Despite claims of 2,000 people bei

… have launched a major offensive against multiple targets in Biafra. Despite claims of 2,000 people bei …

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At the National Party Annual Congress in Durban, President P.W. Botha rules out any possibility of a Black majority government

… At the National Party Annual Congress in Durban, President P.W. Botha rules out any possibility of …

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At the National Party Annual Congress in Durban, President P.W. Botha rules out any possibility of a Black majority government

… At the National Party Annual Congress in Durban, President P.W. Botha rules out any possibility of …

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Sudanese rebel group claims responsibility for shooting down Sudan Airways passenger plane in which all sixty people aboard wer

… for shooting down Sudan Airways passenger plane in which all sixty people aboard wer …

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The Orange River is named in honour of Prince William V of Orange by the Dutch discoverer Col. Robert Gordon.

… The Orange River is named in honour of Prince William V of Orange by the Dutch …

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IFP political director, Ziba Jiyane, is appointed secretary-general of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi.

… of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi. …

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The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

… of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts. …

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Anglo-Boer War 2. The British Colonial Office appoints a Ladies Commission to investigate the concentration camps in SA. The co

… a Ladies Commission to investigate the concentration camps in SA. The co …

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Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Velayati, visits South Africa in connection with South Africa’s agreement to store and mark

… Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Velayati, visits South Africa in connection with South Africa’s agreement to store and mark …

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Addressing the National Party’s Natal Provincial Congress in Durban, the Prime Minister puts forward a twelve-point plan for ac

… Addressing the National Party’s Natal Provincial Congress in Durban, the Prime Minister puts forward a twelve-point …

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Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu is returned to power despite electoral victory

… Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu …

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Thomas Edward Lawrence, called Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa

… British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa …

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The United Democratic Front (UDF), having decided in March 1991 that the organisation should disband, holds its final meeting i

… The United Democratic Front (UDF), having decided in March 1991 that the organisation should disband, holds its …

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Jack Penn, sculptor and one of the world’s best-known plastic and reconstruction surgeons, is born in Cape Town.

… best-known plastic and reconstruction surgeons, is born in Cape Town. …

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Athlete Mbulaeni Mulaudzi (800m) leads the SA team at the spectacular opening of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

… team at the spectacular opening of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. …

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Sam de Beer, former leader of the National Party in Gauteng, resigns and joins the United Democratic Movement (UDM).

… Sam de Beer, former leader of the National Party in Gauteng, resigns and joins the United Democratic Movement …

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Heavy fighting rages in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, between forces of the president and those of a former military ruler.

… Heavy fighting rages in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, between forces of the …

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Exchange of notes with Italy constituting an agreement regarding the establishment of a community centre for refugees in the Tr

Exchange of notes with Italy constituting an agreement regarding the establishment of a community centre for refugees in the Tr

The Prins Albert is wrecked in a storm near Plettenberg Bay. The cargo and all on board and are rescued.

T. Samuels scores SA’s first ever try and also the first points for SA in 5 rugby test matches against Britain.

Catharina Felicia van Rees, composer of the anthem of the Transvaal Republic (ZAR), is born in Zutphen, the Netherlands.

Dr Bernabé Jan Gerard de la Bat (84), first principal of the Deaf and Blind Institute in Worcester, dies.

Rebel-allied soldiers free some 200 remaining captives in Sierra Leone, who were kidnapped during a scheduled handover of civil

Eleven bombs explode, scattering ANC propaganda leaflets in the four major cities. The blasts occur twelve months after similar

South African Foreign Minister Pik Botha announces agreement has been reached for a cease-fire in the Angolan conflict between

A bomb explodes at a synagogue in central Johannesburg four hours before State President Viljoen is due to attend a ceremony th

Samuel Bonnin Hobson, SA author, dies in Grahamstown. Together with his brother, G.C. Hobson, they formed a unique example of c

Sir Lionel Phillips, President of the Chamber of Mines and developer of deep level mining, is born in London.

The Prime Minister meets for four hours in Cape Town with a delegation of politicians from the Coloured Representative Council

Nigeria’s Federal troops have launched a major offensive against multiple targets in Biafra. Despite claims of 2,000 people bei

At the National Party Annual Congress in Durban, President P.W. Botha rules out any possibility of a Black majority government

At the National Party Annual Congress in Durban, President P.W. Botha rules out any possibility of a Black majority government

Sudanese rebel group claims responsibility for shooting down Sudan Airways passenger plane in which all sixty people aboard wer

The Orange River is named in honour of Prince William V of Orange by the Dutch discoverer Col. Robert Gordon.

IFP political director, Ziba Jiyane, is appointed secretary-general of the party at its annual general conference in Ulundi.

The ‘Committee of 81’, representing all Coloured schools and colleges in the Western Cape, decides to end class boycotts.

Anglo-Boer War 2. The British Colonial Office appoints a Ladies Commission to investigate the concentration camps in SA. The co

Iranian Foreign Minister, Ali Akbar Velayati, visits South Africa in connection with South Africa’s agreement to store and mark

Addressing the National Party’s Natal Provincial Congress in Durban, the Prime Minister puts forward a twelve-point plan for ac

Elections are held in Venda (15-16 Aug). Traditionalist Chief Patrick R. Mphephu is returned to power despite electoral victory

Thomas Edward Lawrence, called Lawrence of Arabia (1888-1935), British adventurer, soldier, and author, is born in Tremadoc, Wa

The United Democratic Front (UDF), having decided in March 1991 that the organisation should disband, holds its final meeting i

Jack Penn, sculptor and one of the world’s best-known plastic and reconstruction surgeons, is born in Cape Town.

Athlete Mbulaeni Mulaudzi (800m) leads the SA team at the spectacular opening of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Sam de Beer, former leader of the National Party in Gauteng, resigns and joins the United Democratic Movement (UDM).

Heavy fighting rages in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, between forces of the president and those of a former military ruler.