In 1990, Cyril Ramaphosa and Roelf Meyer, the minister of constitutional development, began their first in-depth discussions. Nelson Mandela, the deputy president of the ANC, warned the government to take severe action against those responsible for the township violence, especially members of the South African Police Force (SAPF), should the ANC be forced to change its course. Image: Wikimedia Commons
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 14 September?
We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 1990, Cyril Ramaphosa and Roelf Meyer, the minister of constitutional development, began their first in-depth discussions. Nelson Mandela, the deputy president of the ANC, warned the government to take severe action against those responsible for the township violence, especially members of the South African Police Force (SAPF), should the ANC be forced to change its course. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Look at what happened on this day 14 September in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day
ON THIS DAY: 14 SEPTEMBER
1990 | Cyril Ramaphosa and Roelf Meyer, the minister of constitutional development, began their first in-depth discussions. Nelson Mandela, the deputy president of the ANC, warned the government to take severe action against those responsible for the township violence, especially members of the South African Police Force (SAPF), should the ANC be forced to change its course.
2003 | Estonians decided to join the EU in a referendum.
2008 | All 88 aboard Aeroflot Flight 821, a Boeing 737-500, died when it crashed with a portion of the Trans-Siberian Railway as it approached Perm International Airport in Perm, Russia.
2022 | Death of Queen Elizabeth II: The Queen’s coffin was taken from Buckingham Palace, mounted on a gun carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, and carried in a procession to Westminster Hall for her lying in state over the following four days.
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BIRTHDAY
1956 | English cricketer and sportscaster, Paul Allott.
1981 | American chef, author, and critic, Katie Lee.
1983 | American football player, Frostee Rucker.
1983 | South African record producer, DJ Qness.
1990 | South African rugby union footballer, Adriaan Engelbrecht.
DEATHS
2000 | American actress, Beah Richards, 80.
2003 | American ecologist and author, Garrett Hardin, 88.
2009 | English chef and author, Keith Floyd, 66.
2012 | French game show producer, created The Crystal Maze and Fort Boyard, Jacques Antoine, 88.
2015 | Australian boxer, Davey Browne, 29.
SPORTS
1955 | The first-ever FA Cup game to be played under floodlights took place at Kidderminster Harriers’ Aggborough stadium. In a Preliminary Round rematch between non-league opponents Kidderminster and Brierley Hill Alliance, Kidderminster won 4-2.
ENTERTAINMENT
2002 | Gwen Stefani of No Doubt and Gavin Rossdale of Bush wed on this day at St. Paul’s Covent Garden in London after a seven-year relationship. 2016 saw their divorce.
AFRICA FACT
Nigeria produces 11.5 million tonnes of fruit annually, ranking second in Africa and thirteenth worldwide.
