CalEvents:Jan/Jan 9

Notable events for January 9

Date

Event

Significance

January 9, 1909

Birth of African-American civil rights leader Carrie McWorter Clifford

Carrie McWorter Clifford, an important figure in the early 20th-century civil rights movement and a co-founder of the NAACP, was born on this day. She played a key role in advancing women's rights and African-American civil rights in the United States.

January 9, 1957

Birth of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

Yoweri Museveni, born on this day, would later become the president of Uganda, leading the country since 1986. His presidency has been marked by significant political influence, both regionally and internationally, as well as controversy regarding his long tenure.

January 9, 1961

British Cameroon votes to join French Cameroon

In a UN-supervised referendum, British-administered Cameroon voted to join the independent French Cameroon, leading to the eventual reunification of Cameroon. This event marked a critical moment in African post-colonial history and the creation of a unified Cameroon.

January 9, 1987

Death of Zora Neale Hurston, African-American author

Zora Neale Hurston, a prominent writer and anthropologist of the Harlem Renaissance, passed away on this day. Her works, particularly *Their Eyes Were Watching God*, became fundamental to African-American literature and culture, contributing to a broader understanding of Black experiences.

January 9, 2005

Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed in Sudan

The Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed, officially ending the Second Sudanese Civil War. The CPA paved the way for the 2011 South Sudanese independence referendum, eventually leading to the formation of the independent Republic of South Sudan.

January 9, 2011

South Sudan holds its independence referendum

South Sudan began its independence referendum, leading to the creation of the world’s newest nation on July 9, 2011. This vote was a significant milestone in the struggle for self-determination in Africa, following decades of conflict.

January 9, 2019

Protests erupt in Zimbabwe over economic crisis

On this day, protests erupted in Zimbabwe in response to a severe economic crisis, driven by hyperinflation, unemployment, and fuel shortages. The protests highlighted ongoing struggles in Zimbabwe’s post-Mugabe era.

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