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The first completely SA built aeroplane is flown by John Weston in Kimberley. He establishing a South African non-stop flight r

… completely SA built aeroplane is flown by John Weston in Kimberley. He establishing a South African non-stop flight …

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The Scot arrives in Southampton, four days after Barney Barnato was drowned near Madeira. An immediate inquest into his dea

… The Scot arrives in Southampton, four days after Barney Barnato was drowned …

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About sixty armed burghers, revolting against the economic and Khoi-Khoi policy of the Company, occupy the drosdy in Swellendam

… and Khoi-Khoi policy of the Company, occupy the drosdy in Swellendam …

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United Nations (UN) troops storm the headquarters of Somali warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid in Mogadishu, but he is not there.

… the headquarters of Somali warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid in Mogadishu, but he is not there. …

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The Minister of Justice and Police, J.T. Kruger, announces his decision to appoint a one-man judicial commission in the person

… his decision to appoint a one-man judicial commission in the person …

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The second day of the Soweto protest is marked by uncontrollable fury. Fires rage in townships throughout the country. Pupils s

… protest is marked by uncontrollable fury. Fires rage in townships throughout the country. Pupils s …

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Up to 5&nbsp;000 children still serve in the Ugandan armed forces even though they are officially banned from enlisting, a seni

… Up to 5 000 children still serve in the Ugandan armed forces even though they are officially …

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Six PAC members, all from Itumbi Camp, Southern Tanzania, appear before a magistrate’s court in Dar es Salaam, charged with the

… Southern Tanzania, appear before a magistrate’s court in Dar es Salaam, charged with the …

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When secondary school students in Soweto start protesting against the use of Afrikaans as medium of instruction for certain sub

… When secondary school students in Soweto start protesting against the use of Afrikaans as …

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Prime Minister Vorster and Dr. Hilgard Muller arrive in Geneva. A meeting is held with twelve South African ambassadors to Euro

… Prime Minister Vorster and Dr. Hilgard Muller arrive in Geneva. A meeting is held with twelve South African …

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Barend Hendrik Strydom, a former right-wing member, massacres seven Blacks and an Indian and wounds sixteen in Pretoria city ce

… massacres seven Blacks and an Indian and wounds sixteen in Pretoria city ce …

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Former defence minister Magnus Malan joins former SA Defence Force chief Constand Viljoen in denying any knowledge of mass grav

… Malan joins former SA Defence Force chief Constand Viljoen in denying any knowledge of mass grav …

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Katangan President Moise Tshombe and Congo President Joseph Kasavubu are accused in a UN report of conspiracy to murder ex-prem

… Tshombe and Congo President Joseph Kasavubu are accused in a UN report of conspiracy to murder ex-prem …

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Jan Eloff, son-in-law of President Paul Kruger, is appointed as commissioner of Johannesburg, replacing Carl von Brandis, who w

… Jan Eloff, son-in-law of President Paul Kruger, is appointed as commissioner …

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In Egypt, the German Afrika Korps and Italian forces under Rommel begin a retreat westwards after a renewed campaign by the all

… In Egypt, the German Afrika Korps and Italian forces under …

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The first Black SA newspaper, Imvo Zabantsundu (Black Opinion), is published in King William’s Town with Tengo Jabavu as editor

… newspaper, Imvo Zabantsundu (Black Opinion), is published in King William’s Town with Tengo Jabavu as editor …

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A river of fire ignited by an oil tank explosion surges through a village in southern Egypt, killing more than 410 people.

… ignited by an oil tank explosion surges through a village in southern Egypt, killing more than 410 people. …

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Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Gibraltar to set up an American command post for the invasion of North Afric

… Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Gibraltar to set up an American command post for the …

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Ras (Duke) Tafari is crowned as Emperor Haile Selassie in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, after the death of Empress Zaudito (Zewditu).

… Ras (Duke) Tafari is crowned as Emperor Haile Selassie in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, after the death of Empress Zaudito …

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Rwandan and Zairian forces bombard each another with artillery along the border, while rebels in Zaire, supported by Rwanda, cl

… each another with artillery along the border, while rebels in Zaire, supported by Rwanda, cl …

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The decisive Battle of Bembesi (Bembasi) is fought in the Ndebele War, Rhodesia. The Ngubi, Mbezu and Nsukamini regiments fou

… The decisive Battle of Bembesi (Bembasi) is fought in the Ndebele War, Rhodesia. The Ngubi, Mbezu and Nsukamini …

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SA signs an agreement with the USA regarding co-operation in the development, building, installation and operation of an integr

… SA signs an agreement with the USA regarding co-operation in the development, building, installation and operation of …

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Dr Fabian Defu Ribeiro and his wife Florence Barbara are gunned down in their courtyard. Policemen A.J.M. Joubert, P.J. Verster

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee. | … Defu Ribeiro and his wife Florence Barbara are gunned down in their courtyard. Policemen A.J.M. Joubert, P.J. Verster …

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The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape Colony, but the slaves are apprenticed for four years to their

… The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape Colony, but the slaves are apprenticed for four …

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The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In

… Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In …

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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, war correspondent during Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor

… Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor …

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Dr Robert Broom, SA archaeologist and discoverer of the “Mrs Ples” skull at the Sterkfontein Caves, is born in Scotland.

… of the “Mrs Ples” skull at the Sterkfontein Caves, is born in Scotland. …

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Four White South Africans are killed and seventeen injured when armed APLA guerrillas storm into a golf club in King William’

… injured when armed APLA guerrillas storm into a golf club in King William’ …

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At a ceremony at the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, the ANC President, Oliver Tambo, d

… of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, the ANC President, Oliver Tambo, d …

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In his first major speech since his election as Transvaal leader Dr A.P. Treurnicht revives the concept of a ‘Colouredstan’ to

… In his first major speech since his election as Transvaal …

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The first completely SA built aeroplane is flown by John Weston in Kimberley. He establishing a South African non-stop flight r

The Scot arrives in Southampton, four days after Barney Barnato was drowned near Madeira. An immediate inquest into his dea

About sixty armed burghers, revolting against the economic and Khoi-Khoi policy of the Company, occupy the drosdy in Swellendam

United Nations (UN) troops storm the headquarters of Somali warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid in Mogadishu, but he is not there.

The Minister of Justice and Police, J.T. Kruger, announces his decision to appoint a one-man judicial commission in the person

The second day of the Soweto protest is marked by uncontrollable fury. Fires rage in townships throughout the country. Pupils s

Up to 5&amp;nbsp;000 children still serve in the Ugandan armed forces even though they are officially banned from enlisting, a seni

Six PAC members, all from Itumbi Camp, Southern Tanzania, appear before a magistrate’s court in Dar es Salaam, charged with the

When secondary school students in Soweto start protesting against the use of Afrikaans as medium of instruction for certain sub

Prime Minister Vorster and Dr. Hilgard Muller arrive in Geneva. A meeting is held with twelve South African ambassadors to Euro

Barend Hendrik Strydom, a former right-wing member, massacres seven Blacks and an Indian and wounds sixteen in Pretoria city ce

Former defence minister Magnus Malan joins former SA Defence Force chief Constand Viljoen in denying any knowledge of mass grav

Katangan President Moise Tshombe and Congo President Joseph Kasavubu are accused in a UN report of conspiracy to murder ex-prem

Jan Eloff, son-in-law of President Paul Kruger, is appointed as commissioner of Johannesburg, replacing Carl von Brandis, who w

In Egypt, the German Afrika Korps and Italian forces under Rommel begin a retreat westwards after a renewed campaign by the all

The first Black SA newspaper, Imvo Zabantsundu (Black Opinion), is published in King William’s Town with Tengo Jabavu as editor

A river of fire ignited by an oil tank explosion surges through a village in southern Egypt, killing more than 410 people.

Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Gibraltar to set up an American command post for the invasion of North Afric

Ras (Duke) Tafari is crowned as Emperor Haile Selassie in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, after the death of Empress Zaudito (Zewditu).

Rwandan and Zairian forces bombard each another with artillery along the border, while rebels in Zaire, supported by Rwanda, cl

The decisive Battle of Bembesi (Bembasi) is fought in the Ndebele War, Rhodesia. The Ngubi, Mbezu and Nsukamini regiments fou

SA signs an agreement with the USA regarding co-operation in the development, building, installation and operation of an integr

Dr Fabian Defu Ribeiro and his wife Florence Barbara are gunned down in their courtyard. Policemen A.J.M. Joubert, P.J. Verster

The British government officially abolishes slavery in the Cape Colony, but the slaves are apprenticed for four years to their

The Joint Committee of the First and Sixth Committees of the General Assembly adopts a French-Mexican proposal, supported by In

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, war correspondent during Anglo-Boer War 2 and later premier of Britain, is born in Oxfor

Dr Robert Broom, SA archaeologist and discoverer of the “Mrs Ples” skull at the Sterkfontein Caves, is born in Scotland.

Four White South Africans are killed and seventeen injured when armed APLA guerrillas storm into a golf club in King William’

At a ceremony at the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, the ANC President, Oliver Tambo, d

In his first major speech since his election as Transvaal leader Dr A.P. Treurnicht revives the concept of a ‘Colouredstan’ to

Up to 5 000 children still serve in the Ugandan armed forces even though they are officially banned from enlisting, a seni