- 1973 — Egypt and Syria launch coordinated attacks against Israel, beginning the Yom Kippur War.
- 1981 — Anwar el-Sadat is assassinated at a military victory parade in Cairo by the Egyptian Islamic Jihad, opposed to his peace deal with Israel.
- 1976 — Cubana de Aviación Flight 455 is destroyed by bombs placed on board by an anti-Castro militant group.
- 2013 — 53 people are killed in political clashes in Egypt.
Armed Forces Day
October 6
Public holiday
Armed Forces Day
Marks the start of the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
Endabu
white
e.g.
Omorandi ochete abegete esuti endabu
en
The preacher that came was wearing a white suit
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Cheki chali cha chopi chachoma chapo chap chap kwa chochoro.
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Translation: Look at the smart guy quickly roasting chapati in the alley.
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Fuhamwenga
Means that they are together.
e.g.
Hofureona shikari were fuhamwenga
en
When i saw the police we were together with him.
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