1898
Jacobus Johannes Fouché, South African politician, 2nd State President of South Africa (died 1980)
Jacobus Johannes Fouché, South African politician, 2nd State President of South Africa (died 1980)
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1669 results for “The first African FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa” (377 ms)
2000
Ismail Mahomed, South African lawyer and jurist, 17th Chief Justice of South Africa (born 1931)
Ismail Mahomed, South African lawyer and jurist, 17th Chief Justice of South Africa (born 1931)
1942
Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa
Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa
1910
The South Africa Act comes into force, establishing the Union of South Africa
The South Africa Act comes into force, establishing the Union of South Africa.
1994
The 1994 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot occurs after the New York Rangers defeat the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cu
The 1994 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot occurs after the New York Rangers defeat the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup, causing an estimated C$1.1 million, leading to 200 arrests and injuries.
1994
South Africa begins its first multiracial election, which is won by Nelson Mandela's African National Congress
South Africa begins its first multiracial election, which is won by Nelson Mandela's African National Congress.
1991
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth.
1806
Action of 21 April 1806: A French frigate escapes British forces off the coast of South Africa
Action of 21 April 1806: A French frigate escapes British forces off the coast of South Africa.
1962
One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match
One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match.
1975
The inaugural edition of the Cricket World Cup, the premier international championship of men's One Day International cr
The inaugural edition of the Cricket World Cup, the premier international championship of men's One Day International cricket, began in England.
1994
The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Nor
The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowde�
1937
Gert Potgieter, South African hurdler and coach
Gert Potgieter, South African hurdler and coach
1920
Frances Ames, South African neurologist, psychiatrist, and human rights activist (died 2002)
Frances Ames, South African neurologist, psychiatrist, and human rights activist (died 2002)
1915
Joseph Wolpe, South African psychotherapist and physician (died 1997)
Joseph Wolpe, South African psychotherapist and physician (died 1997)
1954
Mike Wingfield, South African academic and scientist
Mike Wingfield, South African academic and scientist
1993
Oliver Tambo, South African lawyer and activist (born 1917)
Oliver Tambo, South African lawyer and activist (born 1917)
1918
Graham Payn, South African-born English actor and singer (died 2005)
Graham Payn, South African-born English actor and singer (died 2005)
1922
Margaret Scott, South African-Australian ballerina and choreographer (died 2019)
Margaret Scott, South African-Australian ballerina and choreographer (died 2019)