- 1960 — Independent African States resolve to impose sanctions against South Africa.
- 2015 — The remains of a 2,000-year-old woman are discovered in the ancient kingdom of Aksum, Ethiopia.
- 1918 — François Tombalbaye, the first president of Chad, is born.
Cherry Festival
June 15
Regional
Cherry Festival
Dating back to 1920, this festival celebrates Sefrou's cherry harvest and promotes local agricultural heritage. The highlight is the crowning of the Cherry Queen, symbolizing Morocco's cultural diversity.
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Tupe tupate, tumtupie Tapu.
Swahili (Kenya)
Translation: Give (it) to us so we can have (it) in order to pass (it) on to Tapu.
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Obongo bogokora egasi enyinge ase omobere o mwanyabanto
en
The brain plays many roles in the human body
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Olapa le naapishana
June
e.g.
keyamisho iltunganak tolapa le napishana.keyau esidano toonchot pookin,aa maua oo nkolong. Enkai oo roma lekiama.
en
A lot of people get married in June. It brings beauty in all forms, from flowers to sunlight.The Roman goddess of marriage.
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