CalEvents:Jul/Jul 10
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Notable events for Jul 10
Date
Event
Significance
July 10, 1953
Protests against racial segregation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
On this day, a significant bus boycott led by African Americans took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in protest against racial segregation on public transportation. This boycott served as an important precursor to the more famous Montgomery Bus Boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
July 10, 1962
Martin Luther King Jr. is arrested during Albany Movement protests
On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested during protests in Albany, Georgia, as part of the Albany Movement, a campaign to end racial segregation in the city. The Albany Movement was an important moment in the broader Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
July 10, 1973
Bahamas joins the United Nations
On this day, the Bahamas was admitted to the United Nations, shortly after gaining independence from Britain. This marked the country's entry into the global community and its participation in international diplomacy, as part of the broader post-colonial developments in the Caribbean.
July 10, 1991
Nelson Mandela meets with leaders of the Inkatha Freedom Party
On this day, Nelson Mandela met with leaders of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to ease tensions between the IFP and the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa. These talks were significant in reducing political violence during South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy.
July 10, 2003
Mauritius ratifies the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
On this day, Mauritius ratified the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, strengthening its commitment to human rights, democracy, and governance on the continent. The charter is a key instrument of the African Union aimed at promoting human rights across Africa.
July 10, 2010
Death of Julius Kambarage Nyerere’s widow, Maria Nyerere
On this day, Maria Nyerere, the widow of Tanzania’s first president, Julius Nyerere, passed away. She was an important figure in her own right, supporting her husband’s Pan-African and socialist initiatives, and she remained a respected figure in Tanzanian political history.
July 10, 2015
South Africa's Constitutional Court rules on Nkandla case
On this day, South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled on the controversial Nkandla case involving then-President Jacob Zuma. The court's decision underscored the importance of constitutionalism and accountability in post-apartheid South Africa.