1950, The ANC called for a day of protest, and for the first time, South Africa Freedom Day was commemorated on this day. Image via Wikimedia Commons
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 26 June?
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.
1950, The ANC called for a day of protest, and for the first time, South Africa Freedom Day was commemorated on this day. Image via Wikimedia Commons
Look at what happened on this day, 26 June 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: 26 JUNE
1950 | The ANC called for a day of protest, and for the first time, South Africa Freedom Day was commemorated on this day.
2000 | The Human Genome Project declared the completion of a “rough draft” sequence.
2006 | Following many weeks of political instability, East Timor’s first prime minister, Mari Alkatiri, resigned.
2008 | Twenty-five people were killed when a suicide bomber wearing an Iraqi policeman’s uniform detonated an explosive vest.
2015 | On what the media named Bloody Friday, five separate terrorist incidents took place in France, Tunisia, Somalia, Kuwait, and Syria. These random attacks resulted in the death or injury of more than 750 persons.
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BIRTHDAYS
1956 | South African judge, Azhar Cachalia.
1960 | Irish politician, Mark Durkan.
1967 | South African footballer, Doctor Khumalo.
1984 | Bulgarian singer, Preslava.
1993 | American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress, Ariana Grande.
DEATHS
2004 | Estonian poet and translator, Ott Arder, 54.
2012 | Swedish diplomat, Swedish Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sverker Åström, 97.
2013 | Finnish trumpet player and composer, Henrik Otto Donner, 74.
2019 | American reality Television star, Bounty Hunter, Beth Chapman, 52.
2021 | American politician, Mike Gravel, 91.
SPORTS
1996 | On this day in the EURO competition match between Germany and England ended in a 1-1 draw but Germany won 7-6 on penalties.
ENTERTAINMENT
1976 | English-American guitarist Peter Frampton released “Baby, I Love Your Way.”
AFRICA FACT
Many parts of Africa are very dry which makes Africa continent the world’s second-driest after Australia.
