In 1994, South Africa signed the SADC treaty and agreed on its objectives, which include fostering shared political ideals, alleviating poverty via economic development and cooperation, and advancing stability and security across Africa. Image: Twitter @DrThompsonLaw
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 29 August?
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 1994, South Africa signed the SADC treaty and agreed on its objectives, which include fostering shared political ideals, alleviating poverty via economic development and cooperation, and advancing stability and security across Africa. Image: Twitter @DrThompsonLaw
Look at what happened on this day 28 August 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: 29 AUGUST
1994 | South Africa signed the SADC treaty and agreed on its objectives, which include fostering shared political ideals, alleviating poverty via economic development and cooperation, and advancing stability and security across Africa.
1996 | All 141 people on board Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft Vnukovo Airlines Flight 2801 died when it crashed into a mountain on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen.
1997 | The Rais massacre in Algeria resulted in at least 98 villager deaths at the hands of the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria (GIA).
1998 | At the Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito, Ecuador, a refused takeoff caused Cubana de Aviación Flight 389 to crash, killing 80 passengers.
2001 | Binter Mediterráneo Flight 8261 crashes into the N-340 highway close to Málaga Airport, killing four people.
ALSO READ: What happened on 28 August?
BIRTHDAYS
1962 | Japanese game designer and composer, Hiroki Kikuta.
1964 | South African musician, Steve Hofmeyr.
1980 | American football player, Chris Simms.
1990 | Polish footballer, Jakub Kosecki.
1995 | South African rugby union footballer, David Ribbans.
DEATHS
2000 | English actress, Shelagh Fraser, 78.
2002 | English race car driver, Lance Macklin, 83.
2004 | Dutch conductor, Hans Vonk, 62,
2008 | English actor, producer, and screenwriter, Geoffrey Perkins, 55.
2011 | Japanese voice actor, Junpei Takiguchi, 80.
SPORTS
1925 | On this day, Burnley lost 10-0 at Aston Villa in a tough First Division season match.
ENTERTAINMENT
2011 | Delta bluesman David “Honeyboy” Edwards died of congestive heart failure at age 96.
AFRICA FACT
In Ghana, abortion is legal at hospitals if the pregnancy was as a result of rape or incest.
