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The Boadicea, which left Durban on June 11 carrying the remains of the Prince Imperial of France, killed in the Anglo-Zulu War,

… the remains of the Prince Imperial of France, killed in the Anglo-Zulu War, …

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The General Assembly of the League of Nations meets in Geneva for the first time. The headquarters of the League of Nations has

… The General Assembly of the League of Nations meets in Geneva for the first time. The headquarters of the League …

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Mzi Khumalo, since 2000 non-executive chair of Mawenzi Resources Ltd and Board member of Mintek, is born in Durban. He was dire

… Mawenzi Resources Ltd and Board member of Mintek, is born in Durban. He was dire …

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P. Diddy charters two jets to fly 300 guests from New York to Marrakech (Marrakesh) to celebrate his 33rd birthday party in Mor

… Marrakech (Marrakesh) to celebrate his 33rd birthday party in Mor …

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Gary Jim Player, SA PGA golfer (US 1965, British 1959, 1968, 1974), is born in Johannesburg. He is founder of the Player Founda

… SA PGA golfer (US 1965, British 1959, 1968, 1974), is born in Johannesburg. He is founder of the Player Founda …

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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 found guilty of high …

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Gen. Louis Botha, SA premier, resigns because of the anti-British tone in the De Wildt speech by Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog. On reques

… SA premier, resigns because of the anti-British tone in the De Wildt speech by Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog. On reques …

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George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family.

… abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family. …

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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

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

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Dr Apollo Milton Obote is finally returned to power in Uganda. When it seemed like the opposition DP party might win, the chair

… Dr Apollo Milton Obote is finally returned to power in Uganda. When it seemed like the opposition DP party might …

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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

… A Crime Against Humanity: analysing the repression of the apartheid state, Johannesburg: Human Rights Committee, p. 262. … More than twenty-five people die in action by the SAP and SADF when residents of the Old …

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The Nobel Peace Prize for 1952, having been withheld in that year, is given to Albert Schweitzer. With the $33,000 prize money,

… The Nobel Peace Prize for 1952, having been withheld in that year, is given to Albert Schweitzer. With the $33,000 …

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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

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

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The National Party loses its Edenvale, Johannesburg seat to the PFP, its first by-election defeat since it came to power in 194

… PFP, its first by-election defeat since it came to power in 194 …

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The United Nations (UN) imposes a mandatory ban on arms supplies to South Africa in an effort to force the country out of Namib

… imposes a mandatory ban on arms supplies to South Africa in an effort to force the country out of Namib …

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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

… of the first SA cricket team to tour overseas, is born in Somer …

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Henry Allen Fagan, SA author, from whose poem President Mbeki quoted in his response on the occasion of the budget vote of the

… Fagan, SA author, from whose poem President Mbeki quoted in his response on the occasion of the budget vote of the …

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Mr Mhleli and Dr Warren Zolile Nombe are acquitted in the Umtata regional court of charges relating to terrorism and the ANC on

… Mr Mhleli and Dr Warren Zolile Nombe are acquitted in the Umtata regional court of charges relating to terrorism …

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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

… Second heart transplant in South Africa is performed by Dr Chris Barnard on Dr Philip …

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For the first time in the history of the South African Police Force (SAP) policewomen are enlisted as full members of the force

… For the first time in the history of the South African Police Force (SAP) …

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At the conclusion of a forty-four day inquest into the death in detention of the White trade union leader, Dr. Neil Aggett, the

… the conclusion of a forty-four day inquest into the death in detention of the White trade union leader, Dr. Neil …

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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 1854), is defeated …

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WWII: According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S

… WWII: According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is …

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The name of Lord Charles Somerset, governor of the Cape, is linked to Dr James Barry (who performed the first caesarean in the

… to Dr James Barry (who performed the first caesarean in the …

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The incidence of new HIV infections appears to have stabilised for the first time in the 25-year history of Aids, according to

… infections appears to have stabilised for the first time in the 25-year history of Aids, according to …

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Ernst Frederik de Swart opens the first coffee house in the Cape when permission is granted to him to serve refreshments to pas

… Ernst Frederik de Swart opens the first coffee house in the Cape when permission is granted to him to serve …

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A Durban magistrate rules that no one is to blame for the death of a young Indian dentist, Dr. Hoosen Haffejee, who died in pol

… of a young Indian dentist, Dr. Hoosen Haffejee, who died in pol …

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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

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

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In the Senate the United Party calls for the convening by the Prime Minister of a conference of all race groups to discuss a co

… In the Senate the United Party calls for the convening by the …

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Victor Smith makes one of the first successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo fli

… Smith makes one of the first successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo …

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The Boadicea, which left Durban on June 11 carrying the remains of the Prince Imperial of France, killed in the Anglo-Zulu War,

The General Assembly of the League of Nations meets in Geneva for the first time. The headquarters of the League of Nations has

Mzi Khumalo, since 2000 non-executive chair of Mawenzi Resources Ltd and Board member of Mintek, is born in Durban. He was dire

P. Diddy charters two jets to fly 300 guests from New York to Marrakech (Marrakesh) to celebrate his 33rd birthday party in Mor

Gary Jim Player, SA PGA golfer (US 1965, British 1959, 1968, 1974), is born in Johannesburg. He is founder of the Player Founda

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

Gen. Louis Botha, SA premier, resigns because of the anti-British tone in the De Wildt speech by Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog. On reques

George VI, who became king when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson, is born. He visited SA in 1947 with his family.

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

Dr Apollo Milton Obote is finally returned to power in Uganda. When it seemed like the opposition DP party might win, the chair

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

The Nobel Peace Prize for 1952, having been withheld in that year, is given to Albert Schweitzer. With the $33,000 prize money,

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

The National Party loses its Edenvale, Johannesburg seat to the PFP, its first by-election defeat since it came to power in 194

The United Nations (UN) imposes a mandatory ban on arms supplies to South Africa in an effort to force the country out of Namib

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

Henry Allen Fagan, SA author, from whose poem President Mbeki quoted in his response on the occasion of the budget vote of the

Mr Mhleli and Dr Warren Zolile Nombe are acquitted in the Umtata regional court of charges relating to terrorism and the ANC on

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

For the first time in the history of the South African Police Force (SAP) policewomen are enlisted as full members of the force

At the conclusion of a forty-four day inquest into the death in detention of the White trade union leader, Dr. Neil Aggett, the

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

WWII: According to an entry in the squadron’s diary, 28 Squadron of the SA Air Force is formed as a transport squadron at the S

The name of Lord Charles Somerset, governor of the Cape, is linked to Dr James Barry (who performed the first caesarean in the

The incidence of new HIV infections appears to have stabilised for the first time in the 25-year history of Aids, according to

Ernst Frederik de Swart opens the first coffee house in the Cape when permission is granted to him to serve refreshments to pas

A Durban magistrate rules that no one is to blame for the death of a young Indian dentist, Dr. Hoosen Haffejee, who died in pol

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

In the Senate the United Party calls for the convening by the Prime Minister of a conference of all race groups to discuss a co

Victor Smith makes one of the first successful forced landings in South Africa, en route from Cape Town to London on a solo fli