We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth rememberin...
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 1 December, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 1 DECEMBER
1880 | On the 20th anniversary of railways in South Africa, the construction of the railway line connecting Durban and Pietermaritzburg is completed.
1987 | Julius Nyerere, Tanzanian politician addresses delegates attending the African National Congress (ANC) conference in the Tanzanian city of Arusha. He supported the struggle against apartheid.
1988 | For the first time World Aids Day is noticed internationally.
1999 | Robben Island listed as a World Heritage Site by Dutch explorers.
1999 | The Department of Agriculture implement The Genetically Modified (GMO) Act to ensure bio-safety on GMO activities.
2019 | Coronavirus first case is discovered.
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DEATHS
1978 | First president of Transkei, Chief Botha Sigcau
1986 | Medical practitioner & political activist, Dr Fabian Defu Ribeiro (53)
1986 | Teacher & businesswoman, Florence Barbara Ribeiro (53)
2012 | South African lawyer and judge, Arthur Chaskalson (81)
BIRTHDAYS
1942 | Minister of Foreign Affairs in Egypt, Mohamed Kamel Amr
1948 | Governor of Kaduna State in Nigeria, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa
1965 | South African rugby player, Henry Honiball
SPORT
1974 | Davis Cup tennis title is awarded to South Africa after India did not travel to South Africa due to the apartheid protests.
1996 | South African cricket team beat India by 329 runs in their second Test In Kolkata. Gary Kirsten was named man of the match.
ENTERTAINMENT
2003 | The Lord of the Rings final movie ‘The Return of the King’ is released in Wellington, New Zealand.
2014 | Hobbit final movie ‘Battle of the Five Armies’ is released in London.
AFRICA FACT
Lagos is the largest city in Africa with a population of 21 million.
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