Mountain Zebras (Equus-zebra) mare and foal. In, 1953, The National Mountain Zebra Park witnesses the birth of the first mountain zebra foal. Image: Flickr
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 20 March?
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.
Mountain Zebras (Equus-zebra) mare and foal. In, 1953, The National Mountain Zebra Park witnesses the birth of the first mountain zebra foal. Image: Flickr
Take a look at what happened on this day, 20 March in history. From a variety of 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: 20 MARCH
1976 | The 192 all-white schools run by the Roman Catholic Church in principle agreed to accept black students. It was planned to address any legal concerns with the government.
1953 | The National Mountain Zebra Park witnesses the birth of the first mountain zebra foal.
2000 | After killing Georgia sheriff’s officer Ricky Kinchen and seriously injuring officer Aldranon English, Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, a former Black Panther formerly known as H. Rap Brown, was apprehended.
1988 | Eritrean War of Independence: After defeating the Nadew Command, the Eritrean People’s Liberation Army enters the town of Afabet, ending the Afabet War with victory.
1926 | Chiang Kai-shek initiated the elimination of communist elements within the National Revolutionary Army in Guangzhou.
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BIRTHDAYS
1964 | South African judge, Mandisa Maya.
1980 | South African footballer, Surprise Moriri.
1972 | English rower , Greg Searle.
1984 | Spanish footballer, Fernando Torres.
1972 | Estonian skier, Cristel Vahtra.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2004 | Canadian colonel and politician, Pierre Sévigny, 87.
2005 | American-Finnish director and screenwriter, Armand Lohikoski, 93.
2015 | Australian politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Fraser, 85.
2016 | Danish politician, Prime Minister of Denmark, Anker Jørgensen, 94.
2017 | American billionaire and philanthropist, David Rockefeller, 102.
SPORTS
1988 | Liverpool finished the season as champions of the League but their dream of not losing a season in the League ended on this day after they were unbeaten in the first 29 matches of the League and Everton defeated them.
ENTERTAINMENT
2004 | Quincy Jones received an honorary doctorate in Music from The University of Washington on this day.
AFRICA FACT
Rwanda generated $445 million from 1 million tourists in 2022
