In 2009, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was removed from office following his conviction on several corruption charges, including allegations of soliciting personal benefits in lieu of being appointed to the US Senate as then-U.S. president-elect Barack Obama. mage: Shawn Thew – Pool/Getty Images/AFP
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 29 January?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 2009, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was removed from office following his conviction on several corruption charges, including allegations of soliciting personal benefits in lieu of being appointed to the US Senate as then-U.S. president-elect Barack Obama. mage: Shawn Thew – Pool/Getty Images/AFP
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 29 January, throughout world and South African history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 29 JANUARY
1957 | The Durban College of Education was founded in the backyard of the Durban Girls’ High School.
1944 | In Bologna, Italy, the Archiginnasio Anatomical Theater was completely destroyed in an air raid, during World War II.
2020 | COVID-19 Pandemic: The Trump Administration established the White House Coronavirus Task Force under Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
2009 | Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was removed from office following his conviction on several corruption charges, including allegations of soliciting personal benefits in lieu of being appointed to the US Senate as then-U.S. president-elect Barack Obama.
2002 | In his State of the Union address, President George W. Bush described “states that sponsor terrorism” as an axis of evil, including Iraq, Iran and North Korea.
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BIRTHDAYS
1985 | South African actress, Jessica Marais.
1966 | South African-born England-based football player, Mark Stein.
1953 | American singer-songwriter and producer, Charlie Wilson.
1952 | American attorney and politician, Pete Geren.
1961 | Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist, Strive Masiyiwa.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2019 | Indian politician, George Fernandes, 89.
2022 | American actor, Howard Hesseman, 82.
2015 | Australian neuroscientist, author, and academic, Colleen McCullough, 78.
2008 | American singer and author, Margaret Truman, 84.
2016 | Guinean lawyer and politician, 11th Prime Minister of Guinea, Jean-Marie Doré, 78.
SPORTS
2019 | On this day in a Primeira Liga match between Benfica v Boavista, Benfica won 5-1.
ENTERTAINMENT
2021 | On this day, “The Little Things” was released in the United States for the first time.
AFRICA FACT
The length and width of the African continent are the same. It spans about 4 660 from north to south and from east to west.
