In 1986, Jailed ANC leader Nelson Mandela sends message to Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Image: Wikimedia Commons
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 2 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.
In 1986, Jailed ANC leader Nelson Mandela sends message to Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Look at what happened on this day, 2 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: 2 JUNE
1964 | The Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) was established.
1986 | After reading in the news that Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi wanted to visit Nelson Mandela in Pollsmoor Prison, Mandela sent his message through his attorney.
2003 | Europe launched its first mission to Mars. From the Baikonur spaceport in Kazakhstan, the Mars Express spacecraft of the European Space Agency was launched.
2012 | Hosni Mubarak, the former leader of Egypt, was given a life sentence for his part in the murder of protesters in the country’s 2011 uprising.
2022 | In response to a request from Ankara, the United Nations altered the name of the Republic of Turkey within the organisation from “Turkey” to “Türkiye.”
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BIRTHDAYS
1945 | American businesswoman and politician, Bonnie Newman.
1952 | South African politician, Nomaindia Mfeketo.
1980 | American basketball player, Bobby Simmons.
1983 | South African basketball player,Cedrick Kalombo Lukanda.
1993 | Australian footballer, Adam Taggart.
DEATHS
2000 | English mathematician, cosmologist, and historian, Gerald James Whitrow, 88.
2003 | American wrestler and manager, Freddie Blassie, 85.
2008 | American actor, Mel Ferrer, 91.
2009 | American author, David Eddings, 78.
2015 | East Timorese politician, President of East Timor, Fernando de Araújo, 52.
SPORTS
2002 | On this day, England kicked off their 2002 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Sweden.
ENTERTAINMENT
2008 | American guitarist and singer Bo Diddley died on this day of heart failure at age 79.
AFRICA FACT
Algeria’s largest private company, Cevital has opened the world’s fourth largest oilseed refinery in Béjaïa.
