In 1984, Botha added Rajbansi and Hendrikse to his Cabinet. Both the National People’s Party (NPP)’s Amichand Rajbansi and the Labour Party’s Reverend H. J. Allan Hendrickse were appointed to the Cabinet as Chairmen of the Ministers’ Councils, but none was assigned a ministerial responsibility. Image: Flickr
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 15 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 1984, Botha added Rajbansi and Hendrikse to his Cabinet. Both the National People’s Party (NPP)’s Amichand Rajbansi and the Labour Party’s Reverend H. J. Allan Hendrickse were appointed to the Cabinet as Chairmen of the Ministers’ Councils, but none was assigned a ministerial responsibility. Image: Flickr
Look at what happened on this day 15 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: 15 SEPTEMBER
1984 | Botha added Rajbansi and Hendrikse to his Cabinet. Both the National People’s Party (NPP)’s Amichand Rajbansi and the Labour Party’s Reverend H. J. Allan Hendrickse were appointed to the Cabinet as Chairmen of the Ministers’ Councils, but none was assigned a ministerial responsibility.
2020 | In Washington, D.C., the Bahrain-Israel Normalisation Agreement was signed, restoring diplomatic ties between Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
2017 | A bombing occurred in London’s Parsons Green.
2011 | The Gleision Colliery mining accident in the Swansea Valley of Wales, UK, claimed the lives of four miners.
1995 | Malaysia Airlines Flight 2133 crashed at Tawau Airport in Malaysia, killing 34.
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BIRTHDAYS
1947 | South African actress, Sandra Prinsloo.
1972 | Motswana disk jockey, Thato Sikwane, better known by his stage name DJ Fresh.
1978 | American guitarist, Zach Filkins.
1980 | American football player and sportscaster, David Diehl.
1961 | British political scientist, Helen Margetts.
DEATHS
2009 | Scottish-English screenwriter, Troy Kennedy Martin, 77.
2001 | Australian actress and author, June Salter, 69.
2004 | American guitarist and songwriter, Johnny Ramone, 56.
2006 | Italian journalist and author, Oriana Fallaci, 77.
2011 | Canadian-American actress, Frances Bay, 92.
SPORTS
1982 | On this day, Swansea City recorded their record victory, 12-0 against Sliema Wanders of Malta in the European Cup Winners Cup.
ENTERTAINMENT
2019 | The Cars frontman Ric Ocasek died at 75.
AFRICA FACT
According to the most recent FIBA Rankings, Nigeria’s D’Tigress women’s basketball team is ranked no. 11 in the world and no. 1 in Africa.
