CalEvents:Jul/Jul 19
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Notable events for Jul 19
Date
Event
Significance
July 19, 1918
Birth of South African activist and Nobel laureate, Nadine Gordimer
On this day, Nadine Gordimer, a South African writer and activist, was born. Although not African by descent, Gordimer’s works critically examined apartheid and racial inequality in South Africa, making her a strong advocate for Pan-Africanism and human rights.
July 19, 1941
Birth of Desmond Dekker, Jamaican reggae pioneer
On this day, Desmond Dekker, a key figure in the development of reggae music, was born in Jamaica. His music had a profound influence on African diasporic culture and helped bring the sounds of the Caribbean to a global audience.
July 19, 1960
Ghana hosts All-African People's Conference
On this day, the All-African People’s Conference was hosted in Accra, Ghana, bringing together African leaders and liberation movements. Led by Kwame Nkrumah, this gathering symbolized the rising tide of Pan-Africanism and the push for independence across the continent.
July 19, 1979
Sandinista Revolution succeeds in Nicaragua, supported by African and Caribbean diasporic communities
On this day, the Sandinista Revolution triumphed in Nicaragua, bringing an end to the Somoza dictatorship. Many African and Caribbean diaspora communities supported the Sandinistas as part of a broader global solidarity movement with anti-imperial and anti-colonial struggles.
July 19, 1985
French troops intervene in Chad during civil war
On this day, French forces intervened in Chad during its civil war. This intervention reflected the broader context of African conflicts influenced by former colonial powers, and it underscored the challenges of post-colonial African governance and stability.
July 19, 1992
Death of Djibril Diop Mambéty, Senegalese filmmaker
On this day, Djibril Diop Mambéty, an acclaimed Senegalese filmmaker, passed away. Mambéty’s work, including the film *Touki Bouki*, was celebrated for its innovative approach to African cinema and its exploration of post-colonial African identity and culture.
July 19, 2015
Burundi government foils a coup attempt
On this day, the government of Burundi foiled an attempted coup led by military officers. The coup attempt occurred amidst political unrest related to President Pierre Nkurunziza’s controversial bid for a third term, reflecting ongoing political instability in the region.