CalEvents:Jul/Jul 21
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Notable events for Jul 21
Date
Event
Significance
July 21, 1831
Nat Turner's slave rebellion planning begins
On this day, Nat Turner, an enslaved African-American preacher, began planning his famous slave rebellion in Virginia. The rebellion, which took place in August 1831, became one of the most significant acts of resistance against slavery in U.S. history, and it heightened tensions leading up to the American Civil War.
July 21, 1960
Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah declares Ghana a republic
On this day, Kwame Nkrumah officially declared Ghana a republic, with himself as president. This marked a significant step in Ghana's post-colonial development and Nkrumah’s vision of leading a Pan-African movement toward continental unity and independence from colonialism.
July 21, 1973
Amílcar Cabral assassinated in Guinea-Bissau
On this day, Amílcar Cabral, a key leader in the struggle for the independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde from Portuguese colonial rule, was assassinated. His death was a blow to African liberation movements, but his ideas and legacy continued to inspire anti-colonial struggles across Africa.
July 21, 1985
Debate over apartheid intensifies at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
On this day, the debate over apartheid in South Africa intensified during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. African leaders pushed for stronger sanctions against South Africa, highlighting the growing international consensus to pressure the apartheid regime.
July 21, 1990
Nelson Mandela addresses the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa
On this day, Nelson Mandela delivered a major address to the ANC following his release from prison earlier that year. His speech emphasized the importance of unity in the anti-apartheid struggle and called for continued resistance against the apartheid government.
July 21, 2001
Launch of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
On this day, African leaders launched the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) at the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) summit. NEPAD aimed to promote economic growth, sustainable development, and political stability across Africa, marking a key initiative in the post-colonial era.
July 21, 2015
U.S. President Barack Obama visits Kenya
On this day, U.S. President Barack Obama made his first official visit to Kenya during his presidency. His visit highlighted the strong historical and familial ties between the U.S. and Africa, as well as the importance of Kenya in the broader context of U.S.-Africa relations.