1993
The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Saint James Church massacre occurs in Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa.
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1956
About 20,000 women marched on Pretoria, South Africa, to protest the introduction of pass laws for black women under…
About 20,000 women marched on Pretoria, South Africa, to protest the introduction of pass laws for black women under apartheid.
2012
The Marikana massacre begins near Rustenburg, South Africa, resulting in the deaths of 47 people.
The Marikana massacre begins near Rustenburg, South Africa, resulting in the deaths of 47 people.
1964
South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies.
South Africa is banned from the Olympic Games due to the country's racist policies.
2001
Govan Mbeki, ANC activist and father of President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki (born 1910)
Govan Mbeki, ANC activist and father of President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki (born 1910)
2014
Prime Minister of Lesotho Tom Thabane flees to South Africa as the army allegedly stages a coup.
Prime Minister of Lesotho Tom Thabane flees to South Africa as the army allegedly stages a coup.
1966
Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the architect of apartheid, is stabbed to death in Cape Town, South Africa during a…
Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the architect of apartheid, is stabbed to death in Cape Town, South Africa during a parliamentary meeting.
1989
Largest anti-Apartheid march in South Africa, led by Desmond Tutu.
Largest anti-Apartheid march in South Africa, led by Desmond Tutu.
2018
Cannabis is legalized in South Africa, through a ruling of the Constitutional Court.
Cannabis is legalized in South Africa, through a ruling of the Constitutional Court.
1980
Jim Fouché, State President of South Africa (born 1898)
Jim Fouché, State President of South Africa (born 1898)
2008
Thabo Mbeki resigns as president of South Africa.
Thabo Mbeki resigns as president of South Africa.
1955
Mercy Manci, Xhosa sangoma and HIV activist from South Africa
Mercy Manci, Xhosa sangoma and HIV activist from South Africa
1918
First World War: The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux began, which contained the first instance of tanks fighting aga
First World War: The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux began, which contained the first instance of tanks fighting against each other.
1842
The first edition of The Illustrated London News, the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine, was published
The first edition of The Illustrated London News, the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine, was published.
1948
The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program
The Manchester Baby (replica pictured), the world's first stored-program computer, ran its first program.
1916
World War I: First day on the Somme: On the first day of the Battle of the Somme 19,000 soldiers of the British Army…
World War I: First day on the Somme: On the first day of the Battle of the Somme 19,000 soldiers of the British Army are killed and 40,000 wounded.
1916
First World War: The first day of the Battle of Albert, the opening phase of the Battle of the Somme, became the…
First World War: The first day of the Battle of Albert, the opening phase of the Battle of the Somme, became the bloodiest day in the British Army's history, with 57,470 casualties, including 19,240 d�
1894
Jules-Albert de Dion finished first in the world's first motor race, but did not win as his steam-powered car was…
Jules-Albert de Dion finished first in the world's first motor race, but did not win as his steam-powered car was against the rules.