In 1898, Hunting is prohibited in the area that is now the Kruger National Park. Image: Flickr
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 26 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.
In 1898, Hunting is prohibited in the area that is now the Kruger National Park. Image: Flickr
Take a look at what happened on this day, 26 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: 26 MARCH
1898 | The ZAR’s Official Gazette issued the proclamation that the region between the Crocodile River in the south and the Sabie River in the north, as well as between the Lebombo Range in the east and the Drakensberg Range in the west (now the Kruger National Park), was declared off-limits for hunting.
1998 | In the Oued Bouaicha massacre, 52 people, mostly infants were slain with axes and knives during the Algerian Civil War.
1915 | The Stanley Cup Finals, the first competition between the National Hockey Association and the Pacific Coast Hockey Association, are won by the Vancouver Millionaires.
1970 | To address the issue of land tenure, South Vietnamese President Nguyn Văn Thiu introduces a land reform programme.
1997 | The Heaven’s Gate mass suicides’ 39 corpses were discovered.
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BIRTHDAYS
1951 | South African Air Force General, Carlo Gagiano.
1973 | South African journalist, Paula Slier.
1980 | English footballer, Richie Wellens.
1963 | Japanese author, Natsuhiko Kyogoku.
1937 | American basketball player and manager, Wayne Embry.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2004 | American actress, Jan Sterling, 83.
2014 | American psychologist and author, Roger Birkman, 95.
2008 | American poet and academic, Robert Fagles, 75.
2018 | Italian television presenter, Fabrizio Frizzi, 60.
SPORTS
1977 | International football venue Estadio Príncipe Felipe was inaugurated in Cáceres on this day.
ENTERTAINMENT
2008 | Guitarist Clint Lowery returned to Sevendust to replace Sonny Mayo on this day.
AFRICA FACT
From 2015 to 2017, the President, Vice President and Speaker of Mauritius, were all women.
