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S. le Roux Marais (Stephanus), organist, teacher, pioneer of the art song (lieder) and composer of numerous songs in Afrikaans

… of the art song (lieder) and composer of numerous songs in Afrikaans …

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Nineteen people die and six are injured in a head on collision on the road between Standerton and Embalenhle, Mpumalanga.

… Nineteen people die and six are injured in a head on collision on the road between Standerton and …

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Six men are convicted in Mozambique of the November 2000 killing of investigative reporter Carlos Cardoso. The journalist was g

… Six men are convicted in Mozambique of the November 2000 killing of investigative …

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The Harms Commission, instituted to inquire into unlawful acts by the security forces, starts hearing evidence in the Nederduit

… acts by the security forces, starts hearing evidence in the Nederduit …

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Soviet premier Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev arrives in the United Arab Republic to meet with Egyptian premier Gamal Abdel Nass

… Soviet premier Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev arrives in the United Arab Republic to meet with Egyptian premier …

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A combined force of British soldiers and armed Blacks attempts to surround General C.H. Muller’s commando, commanded in his abs

… to surround General C.H. Muller’s commando, commanded in his abs …

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World War II: Germany signs an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, to take effect the following d

… signs an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, to take effect the following d …

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The ‘Volksraad’ of the ZAR gathers for the last time in Pretoria and is addressed by Pres. Paul Kruger.

… The ‘Volksraad’ of the ZAR gathers for the last time in Pretoria and is addressed by Pres. Paul Kruger. …

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Two people are killed and twenty injured in a land mine explosion on a dirt road near Messina (Mussina) northern Transvaal. 5

… Two people are killed and twenty injured in a land mine explosion on a dirt road near Messina …

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Dr Eschel Rhoodie, SA secretary of Information, in a sensational statement reveals that payments made by him from a secret fund

… Dr Eschel Rhoodie, SA secretary of Information, in a sensational statement reveals that payments made by him …

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Bambata Rebellion: The first skirmish in the Nkandla area takes place under Capt W. Park Grey. Four rebels are killed.

… Bambata Rebellion: The first skirmish in the Nkandla area takes place under Capt W. Park Grey. Four …

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Cythna Lindenberg Letty, botanical artist who was commemorated in the botanical names Aloe lettae and Crassula lettae and autho

… Lindenberg Letty, botanical artist who was commemorated in the botanical names Aloe lettae and Crassula lettae and …

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Prof. François Ernst Johannes Malherbe, lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch and literary critic, is born in the distric

… University of Stellenbosch and literary critic, is born in the distric …

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Ministers from 109 countries sign a 26,000-page world trade agreement known as the Uruguay Round accords in Morocco.

… world trade agreement known as the Uruguay Round accords in Morocco. …

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Governments across the world apply United Nations (UN) sanctions against Libya because of its alleged involvement in the destru

… sanctions against Libya because of its alleged involvement in the destru …

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Odirile Maponya of Umkhonto weSizwe is killed when a bomb, intended for the Sterland complex, Arcadia, Pretoria, explodes in hi

… for the Sterland complex, Arcadia, Pretoria, explodes in hi …

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Matthews “Loop en Val” Motshwareteu, the Black athlete who broke the national 5 000 m record in Stellenbosch, has, after only f

… the Black athlete who broke the national 5 000 m record in Stellenbosch, has, after only f …

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Walter Sisulu acts as speaker at a meeting of the African National Congress in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. Sisulu urges the Black

… as speaker at a meeting of the African National Congress in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. Sisulu urges the Black …

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Chris Ntuli, former detainee, is stabbed after returning from reporting to Inanda police station in compliance with his restric

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 250. … after returning from reporting to Inanda police station in compliance with his restric …

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William Oliphant, unionist, is found dead on a farm near Koster, Western Transvaal, after being abducted two weeks earlier in w

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 248. … Western Transvaal, after being abducted two weeks earlier in w …

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Yusufu Lule, driven into exile by former Uganda dictator Idi Amin, is sworn in as the country’s new president.

… into exile by former Uganda dictator Idi Amin, is sworn in as the country’s new president. …

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Seven hundred political prisoners are released in Algeria on the orders of the French president, General Charles de Gaulle.

… Seven hundred political prisoners are released in Algeria on the orders of the French president, General …

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The ‘White supremacist’ Rhodesian Front party names Ian Douglas Smith prime minister of Rhodesia. (2004). Today in History, Pre

… Douglas Smith prime minister of Rhodesia. (2004). Today in History, Pre …

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William H. Bell (Daddy Bell) (72), SA musician and composer of three symphonies and two operas, dies in Gordon’s Bay.

… and composer of three symphonies and two operas, dies in Gordon’s Bay. …

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President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing is the first French president to visit Algeria since independence was achieved in 196

… president to visit Algeria since independence was achieved in 196 …

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Garth Erasmus, SA artist, is born in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. He attended a teachers training program at Hewat Training College

… Garth Erasmus, SA artist, is born in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. He attended a teachers training …

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The maritime section of the Castle military museum, the Maritime museum, illustrating all facets of fleet activities in South A

… museum, illustrating all facets of fleet activities in South A …

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Two Bengal tigers mangle Francois Cupido when he takes a short cut through the Queens Park zoo in East London.

… when he takes a short cut through the Queens Park zoo in East London. …

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Helene Pastoors, the Belgian national sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment in 1986 for treason, is released from prison followi

… the Belgian national sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment in 1986 for treason, is released from prison followi …

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Fydell Edmund Garrett (41), newspaper editor, member of parliament and friend of Cecil John Rhodes, dies in Devon, England.

… member of parliament and friend of Cecil John Rhodes, dies in Devon, England. …

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S. le Roux Marais (Stephanus), organist, teacher, pioneer of the art song (lieder) and composer of numerous songs in Afrikaans

Nineteen people die and six are injured in a head on collision on the road between Standerton and Embalenhle, Mpumalanga.

Six men are convicted in Mozambique of the November 2000 killing of investigative reporter Carlos Cardoso. The journalist was g

The Harms Commission, instituted to inquire into unlawful acts by the security forces, starts hearing evidence in the Nederduit

Soviet premier Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev arrives in the United Arab Republic to meet with Egyptian premier Gamal Abdel Nass

A combined force of British soldiers and armed Blacks attempts to surround General C.H. Muller’s commando, commanded in his abs

World War II: Germany signs an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, to take effect the following d

The ‘Volksraad’ of the ZAR gathers for the last time in Pretoria and is addressed by Pres. Paul Kruger.

Two people are killed and twenty injured in a land mine explosion on a dirt road near Messina (Mussina) northern Transvaal. 5

Dr Eschel Rhoodie, SA secretary of Information, in a sensational statement reveals that payments made by him from a secret fund

Bambata Rebellion: The first skirmish in the Nkandla area takes place under Capt W. Park Grey. Four rebels are killed.

Cythna Lindenberg Letty, botanical artist who was commemorated in the botanical names Aloe lettae and Crassula lettae and autho

Prof. François Ernst Johannes Malherbe, lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch and literary critic, is born in the distric

Ministers from 109 countries sign a 26,000-page world trade agreement known as the Uruguay Round accords in Morocco.

Governments across the world apply United Nations (UN) sanctions against Libya because of its alleged involvement in the destru

Odirile Maponya of Umkhonto weSizwe is killed when a bomb, intended for the Sterland complex, Arcadia, Pretoria, explodes in hi

Matthews “Loop en Val” Motshwareteu, the Black athlete who broke the national 5 000 m record in Stellenbosch, has, after only f

Walter Sisulu acts as speaker at a meeting of the African National Congress in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. Sisulu urges the Black

Chris Ntuli, former detainee, is stabbed after returning from reporting to Inanda police station in compliance with his restric

William Oliphant, unionist, is found dead on a farm near Koster, Western Transvaal, after being abducted two weeks earlier in w

Yusufu Lule, driven into exile by former Uganda dictator Idi Amin, is sworn in as the country’s new president.

Seven hundred political prisoners are released in Algeria on the orders of the French president, General Charles de Gaulle.

The ‘White supremacist’ Rhodesian Front party names Ian Douglas Smith prime minister of Rhodesia. (2004). Today in History, Pre

William H. Bell (Daddy Bell) (72), SA musician and composer of three symphonies and two operas, dies in Gordon’s Bay.

President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing is the first French president to visit Algeria since independence was achieved in 196

Garth Erasmus, SA artist, is born in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. He attended a teachers training program at Hewat Training College

The maritime section of the Castle military museum, the Maritime museum, illustrating all facets of fleet activities in South A

Two Bengal tigers mangle Francois Cupido when he takes a short cut through the Queens Park zoo in East London.

Helene Pastoors, the Belgian national sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment in 1986 for treason, is released from prison followi

Fydell Edmund Garrett (41), newspaper editor, member of parliament and friend of Cecil John Rhodes, dies in Devon, England.