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In two separate statements, the ANC and the UN Committee Against Apartheid call for a more concerted and intensified effort fro

… In two separate statements, the ANC and the UN Committee …

This day in history

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

… 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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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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Thousands of passengers are stranded countrywide after runways of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s

… of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s …

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An argument between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the Springboks beat Scotland, ends tragically when

… between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the Springboks beat Scotland, ends tragically when …

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Cyril Ramaphosa, a lawyer and general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, is arrested in Lebowa, on charge of organ

… of the National Union of Mineworkers, is arrested in Lebowa, on charge of organ …

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The Cape Supreme Court rules that the Cape Dutch Reformed Church may only consist of congregations in the Cape Province.

… Dutch Reformed Church may only consist of congregations in the Cape Province. …

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Forty-five mercenaries from South Africa under Colonel Mike Hoare land in Seychelles, attack the airport and cause heavy damage

… from South Africa under Colonel Mike Hoare land in Seychelles, attack the airport and cause heavy damage …

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Dr Cornelius Gerhardus Stephanus (Con) de Villiers (83), author and authority on zoology and church music, dies in Ceres, CP.

… author and authority on zoology and church music, dies in Ceres, CP. …

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Mercenary coup in Comoros gives up power after twenty-one days. The mercenary leader and ex-presidential bodyguard, Bob Denard,

… Mercenary coup in Comoros gives up power after twenty-one days. The …

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The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel

… The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord …

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A newspaper reports in Mbabane that Swaziland’s King Mswati III has bought himself a luxury sedan worth about R3.5m while his d

… A newspaper reports in Mbabane that Swaziland’s King Mswati III has bought …

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A police patrol, out to investigate an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo member

… police patrol, out to investigate an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo …

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Moroccan officials in El Aiun proclaim Morocco’s annexation of the Spanish Sahara as some 5 000 Moroccan troops march into the

… Moroccan officials in El Aiun proclaim Morocco’s annexation of the Spanish …

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Chief Albert Luthuli delivers his Nobel Lecture in Oslo after receiving the Peace Prize the previous day. The government issued

… Chief Albert Luthuli delivers his Nobel Lecture in Oslo after receiving the Peace Prize the previous day. The …

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In two separate statements, the ANC and the UN Committee Against Apartheid call for a more concerted and intensified effort fro

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

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

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

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

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

Thousands of passengers are stranded countrywide after runways of Cape Town airport were closed because of a huge hole in the s

An argument between a man and his stepson about today’s rugby Test in which the Springboks beat Scotland, ends tragically when

Cyril Ramaphosa, a lawyer and general secretary of the National Union of Mineworkers, is arrested in Lebowa, on charge of organ

The Cape Supreme Court rules that the Cape Dutch Reformed Church may only consist of congregations in the Cape Province.

Forty-five mercenaries from South Africa under Colonel Mike Hoare land in Seychelles, attack the airport and cause heavy damage

Dr Cornelius Gerhardus Stephanus (Con) de Villiers (83), author and authority on zoology and church music, dies in Ceres, CP.

Mercenary coup in Comoros gives up power after twenty-one days. The mercenary leader and ex-presidential bodyguard, Bob Denard,

The Slagtersnek rebels are tried in the Uithenhage landdros court. One is reprieved by Lord Charles Somerset, the other, Cornel

A newspaper reports in Mbabane that Swaziland’s King Mswati III has bought himself a luxury sedan worth about R3.5m while his d

A police patrol, out to investigate an assassination attempt in the Transkei, are attacked by a gang of about sixty Poqo member

Moroccan officials in El Aiun proclaim Morocco’s annexation of the Spanish Sahara as some 5 000 Moroccan troops march into the

Chief Albert Luthuli delivers his Nobel Lecture in Oslo after receiving the Peace Prize the previous day. The government issued