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.
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1979
South Africa grants independence to the "homeland" of Venda (not recognised outside South Africa).
South Africa grants independence to the "homeland" of Venda (not recognised outside 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�
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.
1954
Great Britain defeats France to capture the first ever Rugby League World Cup in Paris in front of around 30,000…
Great Britain defeats France to capture the first ever Rugby League World Cup in Paris in front of around 30,000 spectators.
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.
1851
The yacht America won the race for the Cup of One Hundred Sovereigns (trophy pictured), later renamed the America's…
The yacht America won the race for the Cup of One Hundred Sovereigns (trophy pictured), later renamed the America's Cup, near the Isle of Wight, England.
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
Nadine Gordimer became the first South African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Nadine Gordimer became the first South African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
1983
STS-8: The Space Shuttle Challenger takes off on the first night launch of the shuttle program. Guion Bluford becomes…
STS-8: The Space Shuttle Challenger takes off on the first night launch of the shuttle program. Guion Bluford becomes the first African-American in space on this mission.
1947
The 1947 World Series begins. It is the first to be televised, to include an African-American player, to exceed…
The 1947 World Series begins. It is the first to be televised, to include an African-American player, to exceed $2 million in receipts, to see a pinch-hit home run, and to have six umpires on the fiel�
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.
1999
In women's association football, the United States defeats China in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl near Los…
In women's association football, the United States defeats China in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl near Los Angeles to win the final match of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Watched by 90,185 s�
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.
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.
2006
Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
2006
Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time…
Italy won their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time (players pictured).