2013
Pius Langa, South African lawyer and jurist, 19th Chief Justice of South Africa (born 1939)
Pius Langa, South African lawyer and jurist, 19th Chief Justice of South Africa (born 1939)
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2014
The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA…
The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, in a match dubbed the Mineiraço.
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.
1976
The opening of the Summer Olympics in Montreal is marred by 25 African teams boycotting the games because of New…
The opening of the Summer Olympics in Montreal is marred by 25 African teams boycotting the games because of New Zealand's participation. Contrary to rulings by other international sports organization�
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.
2002
The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The…
The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The organization's first chairman is Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa.
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.
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.
1998
France win their first World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0.
France win their first World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0.
1963
The Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU), the current ruling party of Zimbabwe, is formed by a split from the…
The Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU), the current ruling party of Zimbabwe, is formed by a split from the Zimbabwe African People's Union.
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.
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)