- 1865 — The Second Basotho War, known as Siqiti War, breaks out in Lesotho.
- 1978 — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens its priesthood to all worthy men, ending a 148-year-old policy excluding Black men.
- 1998 — Following General Sani Abacha's death, General Abdulsalami Abubakar is appointed head of state of Nigeria.
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Christian celebration of Pentecost Monday
Kuhumira
To use something
e.g.
Wahumira jongoo kurima mo mundani
en
He used a tractor to dig out the farm
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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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