CalEvents:Jul/Jul 24
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Notable events for Jul 24
Date
Event
Significance
July 24, 1959
Kwame Nkrumah receives Lenin Peace Prize
On this day, Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting peace and anti-colonialism in Africa. Nkrumah was a central figure in the Pan-African movement, advocating for the political and economic unity of African countries.
July 24, 1964
Zambia achieves independence from British colonial rule
On this day, Zambia, led by nationalist Kenneth Kaunda, gained independence from British colonial rule. Zambia's independence was part of the broader decolonization movement across Africa in the 1960s.
July 24, 1976
First Pan-African Congress on Prehistory held in Nairobi
On this day, the First Pan-African Congress on Prehistory and Related Studies was held in Nairobi, Kenya. The event was a significant step in the collaboration of African scholars and researchers in the study of Africa’s ancient history, archaeology, and heritage.
July 24, 1990
Liberian Civil War escalates
On this day, the First Liberian Civil War, which had begun in December 1989, escalated as fighting intensified in Monrovia. The conflict had a devastating impact on Liberia and the West African region, leading to widespread loss of life and displacement.
July 24, 2013
Protests in Tunisia following assassination of political leader Mohamed Brahmi
On this day, Mohamed Brahmi, a prominent opposition leader in Tunisia, was assassinated, leading to widespread protests across the country. His death highlighted the ongoing political instability and challenges facing Tunisia in its post-revolution transition to democracy.
July 24, 2016
Death of Fugenia Sims, African-American civil rights activist
On this day, Fugenia Sims, an African-American civil rights activist known for her efforts to advance the rights of Black Americans in the U.S. South, passed away. Her activism helped shape the fight for racial equality in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement.