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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.
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.
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.
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.
Action of 21 April 1806: A French frigate escapes British forces off the coast of South Africa.
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth.
The Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU), the current ruling party of Zimbabwe, is formed by a split from the Zimbabwe African People's Union.
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�
One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match.
The inaugural edition of the Cricket World Cup, the premier international championship of men's One Day International cricket, began in England.
Italy win 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).
France win their second World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4–2.
Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.
Brazil win their fourth World Cup title, defeating Italy 3–2 on penalties.
The Scottish Cup match between Arbroath and Bon Accord ended 36–0, which is still a world record for an unrigged professional association football match.
Gert Potgieter, South African hurdler and coach
Frances Ames, South African neurologist, psychiatrist, and human rights activist (died 2002)
Joseph Wolpe, South African psychotherapist and physician (died 1997)
Mike Wingfield, South African academic and scientist