In 1993, Winnie Mandela was elected president of the African National Congress’ Women’s League (ANCWL).
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 08 December?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 1993, Winnie Mandela was elected president of the African National Congress’ Women’s League (ANCWL).
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 08 December, throughout world and South African history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 08 DECEMBER
1993 | Winnie Mandela was elected president of the African National Congress’ Women’s League (ANCWL).
2016 | The Syrian army began the last phase of the attack and progress was made in the district of “Sheikh Said” and prepared to invade the neighborhood of “Sukkari” in the East of Aleppo.
2013 | Riots broke out in Singapore after a fatal accident in Little India.
2013 | Metallica performed in Antarctica, making them the first band to perform on all 7 continents.
2010 | Japan’s IKAROS spacecraft flew past Venus at a distance of about 80 800 km.
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BIRTHDAYS
1960 South African politician, Letlapa Mphahlele.
1960 | South African cricketer, Adrian Birrell.
1977 | Polish tennis player, Aleksandra Olsza.
1995 | English footballer, Jordon Ibe.
1959 | South African cricketer and coach, Stephen Jefferies.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2016 | American Marine Corps aviator, engineer, astronaut, John Glenn, 95.
2015 | American soprano and actress, Mattiwilda Dobbs, 90.
2013 | Australian-English chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate, John Cornforth, 96.
1980 | English singer-songwriter and guitarist, John Lennon, 40.
1982 | Israel Defense Forces fifth Chief of Staff, Haim Laskov, 63.
SPORTS
1991 | The South African Football Association (SAFA) was founded on this day.
ENTERTAINMENT
1980 | Iconic musician, John Lennon, was shot dead outside his New York apartment on this day.
AFRICA FACT
According to InterNation, Kenya and South Africa are the only African countries in the Top 50 Of Best Places/Countries For Expats, 2022.
