CalEvents:Jun/Jun 8
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Notable events for Jun 8
Date
Event
Significance
June 8, 1822
Denmark Vesey’s planned slave rebellion discovered
On this day, the planned slave rebellion organized by Denmark Vesey in Charleston, South Carolina, was discovered. Vesey, a former enslaved person, had organized one of the most elaborate planned uprisings in U.S. history, aiming to free enslaved African Americans, but the plan was thwarted before it could take place.
June 8, 1946
Birth of Bonnie Pointer, American singer and founding member of The Pointer Sisters
On this day, Bonnie Pointer, an African-American singer and a founding member of the Grammy-winning group The Pointer Sisters, was born. The group was significant in shaping the sound of American music in the 1970s and 1980s, blending genres like R&B, jazz, and rock.
June 8, 1955
West African Airways Corporation begins service
On this day, the West African Airways Corporation (WAAC), which served as the regional airline for British West Africa, began service. This airline represented an important step in connecting African countries by air and fostering greater regional economic cooperation and development.
June 8, 1976
Angola admitted to the United Nations
On this day, Angola was admitted to the United Nations, marking a significant moment for the country following its war of independence from Portugal and the ongoing civil war. Angola's entry into the UN was part of its broader integration into the international community post-independence.
June 8, 1988
Caribbean leaders sign the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Agreement
On this day, Caribbean leaders signed the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Agreement, designed to create a single economic space for CARICOM nations. This agreement aimed to strengthen economic cooperation and integration among Caribbean nations, many of which have African-descended populations.
June 8, 2000
U.S. Senate issues formal apology for slavery
On this day, the U.S. Senate issued a formal apology for the nation’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and the institution of slavery. This acknowledgment was part of broader efforts to address the historical injustices experienced by African Americans and the long-lasting impacts of slavery.
June 8, 2017
Protests in South Africa over university tuition fees
On this day, large protests erupted across South Africa as students demanded reductions in university tuition fees. The protests, part of the larger #FeesMustFall movement, highlighted issues of economic inequality and access to education for Black South Africans in the post-apartheid era.