In 2021, During a coup d’état, military forces captured Alpha Condé, the president of Guinea. Image: Wimikimedia Commons
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 5 September?
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 2021, During a coup d’état, military forces captured Alpha Condé, the president of Guinea. Image: Wimikimedia Commons
Look at what happened on this day 5 September 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: 5 SEPTEMBER
1983 | The Cape Town High Court heard the first day of Commodore Dieter Gerhardt’s trial for allegedly spying for the Soviet Union. The state made a request for the proceedings of the hearing to be held on camera.
1990 | Sri Lankan Army forces killed 158 people during the civil war.
1991 | The Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989, which currently protects indigenous peoples, entered into force.
2021 | During a coup d’état, military forces captured Alpha Condé, the president of Guinea.
2022 | Liz Truss defeated Rishi Sunak to win the UK Conservative Party leadership election.
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BIRTHDAYS
1952 | South African musician, Ricky Fataar.
1969 | Japanese voice actress, singer, and radio host, Mariko Kouda.
1976 | Ukrainian gymnast, Tatiana Gutsu.
1992 | South African cricketer, Duanne Olivier.
1996 | Norwegian singer, Sigrid.
DEATHS
2000 | Guyanese cricketer and politician, Roy Fredericks, 58.
2003 | Canadian-American singer and actress, Gisele MacKenzie, 76.
2005 | Chilean general, Roberto Viaux, 88.
2014 | American journalist, Bruce Morton, 84.
2021 | English singer, member of Girls Aloud, Sarah Harding, 40.
SPORTS
1987 | Gillingham visited the Priestfield Stadium for their fifth League match against Gillingham and lost 10-0 on this day.
ENTERTAINMENT
1990 | “B.B. King” received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
AFRICA FACT
Morocco is the first African country to export wind blades.
