Anti-apartheid campaigner Winnie Madikizela Mandela, the former wife of South African former President Nelson Mandela looks on during the funeral of anti apartheid stalwart and Women’s Rights activist Fatima Meer at Durban’s Exhibition Centre on 13 March 2010. South African anti-apartheid activist Fatima Meer, a close friend of former president Nelson Mandela and supporter of the late Steve Biko, died in hospital on 12 March 2010, a family friend said. She was 81. Photo: AFP/Rajesh Jantilal
On This Day: What happened on 14 May?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
Anti-apartheid campaigner Winnie Madikizela Mandela, the former wife of South African former President Nelson Mandela looks on during the funeral of anti apartheid stalwart and Women’s Rights activist Fatima Meer at Durban’s Exhibition Centre on 13 March 2010. South African anti-apartheid activist Fatima Meer, a close friend of former president Nelson Mandela and supporter of the late Steve Biko, died in hospital on 12 March 2010, a family friend said. She was 81. Photo: AFP/Rajesh Jantilal
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 14 May, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
1951 | The South African Coloureds were removed from the voters roll by members of the cabinet.
1977 | Six people are killed when a Dan-Air Boeing 707 crashes while approaching Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia.
1991 | Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, is found guilty for the kidnapping and killing of 14-year-old Stompie Moeketsi and was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
1992 | Nelson Mandela was criticised for refusing to accept a Turkey peace prize named after national hero Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
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DEATHS
2006 | South African cricket player, James Botten (67)
2016 | Congolese Minister of Culture, Banza Mukalay (63)
2018 | Tunisian Minister of Religious Affairs, Kamel Omrane (67)
BIRTHDAYS
1905 | Former President of Malawi, Hastings Banda
1985 | South African singer-songwriter, Spoek Mathambo
1986 | South African sprinter, Simon Magakwe
1988 | South African actor, Gopala Davies
SPORT
2020 | The 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon was cancelled due to COVID-19.
ENTERTAINMENT
2000 | The League of Gentlemen won the Best Comedy Award at the 46th British Academy Television Awards.
2004 | Troy a historical war film featuring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Diane Kruger and Orlando Bloom is released in South Africa.
AFRICA FACT
The oldest human remains were discovered in Ethiopia and are approximately 200,000-year-old.
