CalEvents:Sep/Sep 3
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Notable events for Sep 3
Date
Event
Significance
September 3, 1838
Frederick Douglass escapes slavery
On this day, Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African-American abolitionists, escaped from slavery in Maryland. He would go on to become a leading voice in the abolitionist movement and a champion for African-American rights.
September 3, 1935
Haile Selassie appeals to the League of Nations
On this day, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie made a formal appeal to the League of Nations for help in resisting the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. This was one of the earliest cases of an African nation appealing to an international body for protection against colonial aggression.
September 3, 1944
Fannie Lou Hamer registers to vote in Mississippi
On this day, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer attempted to register to vote in Mississippi, an event that symbolized the broader struggle for voting rights in the South. Hamer’s activism would play a key role in the fight for African-American suffrage.
September 3, 1960
Niger gains independence from France
On this day, Niger officially gained independence from French colonial rule, becoming a sovereign nation. This event was part of a larger wave of African countries achieving independence in the 1960s.
September 3, 1971
Qatar gains independence
On this day, Qatar became independent from Britain. While not directly in Africa, Qatar's growing influence in the African diaspora and its role in global energy markets has had significant economic and political implications for African nations.
September 3, 1984
Desmond Tutu elected as first Black Anglican Bishop of Johannesburg
On this day, Desmond Tutu was elected as the first Black Anglican Bishop of Johannesburg. Tutu became an international symbol of resistance to apartheid in South Africa and later won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in promoting peace and reconciliation.
September 3, 1994
U.S. military intervenes in Haiti to restore democracy
On this day, U.S. forces intervened in Haiti to restore the democratically elected government of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who had been ousted in a military coup. The intervention was part of broader efforts to stabilize the Caribbean and support democracy in the region.