South Africa has had five presidents since the first democratic elections took place 30 years ago in 1994. Image by Flickr
On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 07 November?
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.
South Africa has had five presidents since the first democratic elections took place 30 years ago in 1994. Image by Flickr
Look at what happened on this day 07 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
ON THIS DAY: 07 NOVEMBER
2020 | Joe Biden, the former Vice-President, emerged victorious in the U.S. presidential race four days after the election, defeating the incumbent President, Donald Trump.
2000 | The controversial US presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore remained undecided, with the Supreme Court ultimately resolving the outcome in Bush’s favor.
1962 | Nelson Mandela was identified as the “mouthpiece and mastermind” behind a call for a national strike and the establishment of Umkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation).
1931 | The Chinese People’s Republic was declared by Mao Zedong.
1917 | The October Revolution took place in Russia, resulting in Lenin and the Bolsheviks seizing power, capturing the Winter Palace, and overthrowing the Provisional Government.
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BIRTHDAYS
1996 | New Zealand singer (Royals), Lorde
1995 | American video blogger, Bethany Mota
1994 | American singer-songwriter and actor, Shamir [Bailey]
1975 | American former Navy SEAL (“Lone Survivor”), Marcus Luttrell
1917 | Politician and Anti-Apartheid activist, Helen Suzman
DEATHS
2022 | British stage, screen, and radio actor (Carry On; Harry Potter films), Leslie Phillips dies at 98
2022 | American theatrical producer (Hair; Lenny), Michael Butler dies at 95
2019| Canadian composer, Gabriel Charpentier dies at 94
2016 | Canadian writer and singer-songwriter (“Hallelujah”; “Death of Ladies Man”; Suzanne”), Leonard Cohen dies at 82
2011 | American boxer (Olympic gold heavyweight 1964; undisputed world heavyweight champion 1970-73), Joe Frazier dies of liver cancer at 67
SPORTS
1991 | Magic Johnson announced that he had contracted the HIV virus and retired from the LA Lakers.
ENTERTAINMENT
2000 | R. Kelly’s fourth studio album, “TP-2.com,” was released (winner of the American Music Awards Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist in 2001 and Billboard Album of the Year in 2001).
AFRICA FACT
The lowest point on the African continent can be found in Lake Assal, situated in the Afar Triangle in Djibouti. It rests at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) below sea level and ranks as the third-deepest point on Earth, following the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee.
