CalEvents:Aug/Aug 26
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Notable events for Aug 26
Date
Event
Significance
August 26, 1920
Women in the United States win the right to vote
On this day, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was certified, giving women the right to vote. Though Black women continued to face voter suppression, this was a critical milestone in the fight for women's suffrage and laid the groundwork for later civil rights activism in the African-American community.
August 26, 1940
Death of Benjamin Tucker Tanner, Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
On this day, Benjamin Tucker Tanner, a prominent figure in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and father of famous artist Henry Ossawa Tanner, passed away. He was influential in promoting education and intellectual development within the African-American community.
August 26, 1975
Namibia begins armed struggle for independence
On this day, Namibia's People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) launched its armed struggle for independence from South African rule. This marked the beginning of a long and difficult fight that would eventually lead to Namibia’s independence in 1990.
August 26, 1985
South African anti-apartheid activist Allan Boesak arrested
On this day, South African anti-apartheid leader and theologian Allan Boesak was arrested for leading protests against the apartheid government. His arrest brought international attention to the ongoing struggle for racial equality in South Africa.
August 26, 1987
West African Conference on Women’s Rights held in Accra, Ghana
On this day, a major conference on women’s rights in West Africa convened in Accra, Ghana. The conference focused on empowering African women in political, social, and economic arenas, highlighting the role of women in Pan-African liberation movements.
August 26, 1998
Democratic Republic of Congo peace talks begin
On this day, peace talks began in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed at ending the Second Congo War, also known as "Africa's World War," which involved multiple African nations. The conflict had devastating consequences for the African Great Lakes region.
August 26, 2011
Hurricane Irene devastates Caribbean islands
On this day, Hurricane Irene hit several Caribbean islands, causing widespread destruction. The storm disproportionately affected Black Caribbean communities, bringing attention to the vulnerability of these nations to climate change and natural disasters.