We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 1984 Zephania Mothopeng, President of the Pan Africanist Congress dies in Johannesburg at the age of 77. Image by WikipediaIn 1984 Zephania Mothopeng, President of the Pan Africanist Congress dies in Johannesburg at the age of 77. Image by Wikipediain history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
1947 | NAACP Petition on Racism to UN: The NAACP presented “An Appeal to the World” to the United Nations, addressing racism and discrimination in the United States. 1946 | UN General Assembly Session: The second session of the United Nations General Assembly took place in New York. 1880 | Mhlonthlo’s Revolt and Massacre: Mhlonthlo led a revolt against British rule, resulting in the massacre of Hamilton Hope and his staff in South Africa.
1996 | First Black Supreme Court Judge in South Africa: President Nelson Mandela confirmed Ismail Mahomed as the first Black Supreme Court Judge in South Africa. Ismail Mahomed was recommended by the Judicial Service Commission.2002 | American intelligence official, Richard Helms , dies at 891987 | Birth of WWE Wrestler Carmella: Leah Van Dale, known as Carmella, was born in Massachusetts and later became a WWE wrestler.
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