In 2007, Henry “Black Cat” Cele, a revered actor most famous for his chilling portrayal of the Zulu King passed away.Image by Wikipedia
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 2007, Henry “Black Cat” Cele, a revered actor most famous for his chilling portrayal of the Zulu King passed away.Image by Wikipedia
Look at what happened on this day 02 November 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
2000 | The inaugural resident crew arrives at the International Space Station.
1990 | Looking back on this date in history, Odile Harrington, a South African who had been convicted and incarcerated for espionage in Zimbabwe in 1987, was set free and returned to South Africa.
1983 | A bill instituting Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.
1976 | Jimmy (James Earl) Carter secured victory as the 39th president of the United States.
1963 | The assassination of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem takes place.
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1974 | American rapper, Nellyville. born in Austin, Texas
1966 | American actor (Friends, Madagascar), born in Queens, New York
1965 | Indian actor, producer and TV personality (My Name is Khan, Swades), born in New Delhi, India
1956 | South African artist, Lucas Seage
1952 | American chairman and CEO of BlackRock, born in Los Angeles, California
2021 | Mohamed Soukhane, Algerian soccer defender, dies at 90
2021 | American football running back Tom Matte, dies at 82
2007 | South African Actor, Henry Cele, dies at 66
2004 | 1st President of the United Arab Emirates, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan dies at 85
1996 | American baseball second baseman Tone Stone dies at 75
1988 Mexican radio station erroneously reports Mike Tyson had died in car crash
2016 | Taylor Swift was the highest-paid woman in music, according to Forbes’ annual list, having earned more than double her nearest competitor Adele.
1209 AD | Emperor Lalibela of Ethiopia dispatched a diplomatic mission to Cairo, presenting the sultan with unique offerings such as an elephant, a hyena, a zebra, and a giraffe.