CalEvents:Aug/Aug 22
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Notable events for Aug 22
Date
Event
Significance
August 22, 1791
Start of the Haitian Revolution
On this day, the Haitian Revolution officially began when enslaved Africans rose up against French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti). This revolution would eventually lead to the establishment of Haiti as the first Black republic and the first nation to abolish slavery.
August 22, 1862
Abraham Lincoln discusses colonization plan with African American leaders
On this day, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln met with African-American leaders to discuss a plan to colonize freed Black people in Central America or Africa. The plan was widely opposed by Black leaders, and Lincoln later shifted focus toward emancipation.
August 22, 1962
South Africa's anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela sentenced to life imprisonment
On this day, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the struggle against apartheid. His imprisonment became a global symbol of the fight against racial oppression in South Africa and beyond.
August 22, 1979
Rhodesia-Zimbabwe Peace Conference begins in London
On this day, the Rhodesia-Zimbabwe peace conference began in London, paving the way for the eventual independence of Zimbabwe in 1980. The conference marked the beginning of the end of white minority rule in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).
August 22, 1998
Burundi peace talks held in Tanzania
On this day, peace talks aimed at resolving the Burundian Civil War were held in Arusha, Tanzania. The conflict between Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups had caused widespread suffering, and the talks represented a key effort to bring about lasting peace.
August 22, 2011
Libyan Civil War intensifies as rebels seize key areas in Tripoli
On this day, Libyan rebel forces made significant advances in the capital, Tripoli, during the final stages of the Libyan Civil War. The fall of Tripoli marked a major step toward the eventual overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
August 22, 2017
Sierra Leone recovers from deadly mudslides
On this day, Sierra Leone continued recovery efforts after devastating mudslides that had killed over 1,000 people earlier in the month. The tragedy highlighted the vulnerability of African nations to climate-related disasters and the need for greater disaster preparedness.