- 1956 — General Gamal Abdel Nasser is elected as the 2nd President of Egypt.
- 1994 — South Africa is readmitted to United Nations following its transition into a democracy after nearly 20 years of suspension.
- 1968 — Tiken Jah Fakoly, an Ivorian singer/songwriter, is born.
- 1956 — Egypt's double referendums granting women the right to vote and establishing a National Assembly are passed.
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Nyatiti madiere machodo chuny thum chuth.
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: The middle part of nyatiti (luo instrument) makes the best sound
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Nkilani
Clothes
e.g.
Etashaikia ng'ole teipa Moraa ingua esiai.ore peyie ebaya ang' nesioyi all olgilata keshumata aitayu nona kilani nashal.neishop kulie nairowua nening esidano.neyieraki olayioni lenye shai meinoto enkirowuaj.
en
Moraa was rained on yesterday evening from work. When she reached home she quickly went upstairs to change her clothes. She at least felt better, her son made her a cup of tea to help keep warm.
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Muchuzi
The seller of the palm wine in a bar
e.g.
Muchuzi wagwirwa ni shikari kwa kuguza munazi wakathi wa dziloni.
en
The seller was caught for selling the palm wine in the late hours
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