- 1943 — The George Washington Carver National Monument becomes the first United States National Monument honoring an African American.
- 1904 — Paul Kruger, the 5th President of the South African Republic, dies.
- 1977 — An Angola Air Force plane is shot down by rebels and crashes near Cuangar, killing all 30 people on board.
- 1960 — Angélique Kidjo, a Beninese singer-songwriter, is born.
Dhao
Fight (To fight).
e.g.
Jakuodho oyie dhao. (A Luo proverb that basically means the person at fault is always guilty and will literally do anything to prove their 'innocence'.)
en
The person who breaks wind (farter) is always ready to fight.
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Nyakwar
The grandchild of.
e.g.
An nyakwar Leonida. Nyako mane chunye ler. Nind gi kwee dana.
en
I am the grandchild of Leonida. A girl who had a good heart. Rest in peace grandmum.
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Rao luor liel liel luor rao
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: Hippopotamus go round the grave the grave go round the hippopotamus.
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