- 2012 — Police open fire on striking mine workers at Marikana, South Africa, killing 34.
- 2003 — Ugandan military ruler and 3rd President Idi Amin dies.
- 1861 — Queen consort Ranavalona I of Madagascar dies.
- 1972 — King Hassan II of Morocco escapes unhurt when Moroccan Air Force pilots fire on his airliner.
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Revolution Day
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Chuori chuora chuora chuori
Dholuo (Kenya)
Translation: You husband is my my husband and my husband is your husband.
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Mwanzala has no faith in God
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