CalEvents:Jun/Jun 15
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Notable events for Jun 15
Date
Event
Significance
June 15, 1849
Harriet Tubman escapes slavery for the second and final time
On this day, Harriet Tubman, a formerly enslaved African-American woman, escaped slavery for the second time, eventually becoming a leading figure in the Underground Railroad. Tubman’s escape marked the beginning of her lifelong work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping hundreds of enslaved people to freedom.
June 15, 1958
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at Morehouse College
On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader, delivered a speech at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, emphasizing the importance of education in the African-American community and the role of students in the Civil Rights Movement.
June 15, 1977
Angola and Cuba sign military cooperation agreement
On this day, Angola and Cuba signed a military cooperation agreement that solidified Cuba's involvement in supporting the Angolan government against various rebel groups during Angola's civil war. This agreement was a critical part of Cold War politics in Africa, with Cuba playing a significant role in supporting socialist movements on the continent.
June 15, 1986
Anti-apartheid activist Matthew Goniwe and others killed by South African security forces
On this day, anti-apartheid activist Matthew Goniwe and three other activists, later known as the "Cradock Four," were abducted and killed by South African security forces. Their deaths became a symbol of the brutal repression used by the apartheid regime to suppress opposition.
June 15, 1991
Nelson Mandela meets with Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi
On this day, Nelson Mandela met with Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi to address tensions between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). The meeting was part of broader efforts to prevent violence between the two groups and ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in South Africa.
June 15, 2005
Liberia begins disarmament of former fighters after civil war
On this day, Liberia began disarming former fighters as part of the peace process following the end of its second civil war. The disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) program was a crucial step in the country's efforts to achieve long-term peace and stability after years of violent conflict.
June 15, 2014
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer
On this day, President Barack Obama delivered remarks on the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer, the 1964 campaign that aimed to register as many African-American voters as possible in Mississippi. His speech highlighted the ongoing struggle for voting rights and the importance of protecting the right to vote.