CalEvents:Sep/Sep 28
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Notable events for Sep 28
Date
Event
Significance
September 28, 1958
Guinea votes "No" in French Union referendum
On this day, the people of Guinea voted overwhelmingly to reject membership in the French Union in a referendum, choosing immediate independence from French colonial rule. Led by Ahmed Sékou Touré, this event marked Guinea's path to becoming the first French African colony to gain independence.
September 28, 1961
Sierra Leone joins the United Nations
On this day, Sierra Leone was admitted to the United Nations, shortly after gaining independence from British colonial rule in April of the same year. This marked Sierra Leone's formal entry into the global diplomatic community and its role in African international affairs.
September 28, 1966
Mau Mau leader Dedan Kimathi executed by British colonial forces
On this day, Dedan Kimathi, a leader of the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya, was executed by British colonial authorities. Kimathi’s execution was a pivotal moment in Kenya’s anti-colonial struggle and symbolized the brutality of British repression during the movement for independence.
September 28, 1975
Haile Selassie I's body discovered in Addis Ababa
On this day, the body of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, who was overthrown in 1974, was discovered buried beneath a palace lavatory in Addis Ababa. His death and subsequent burial symbolized the end of imperial Ethiopia and raised questions about the circumstances of his demise.
September 28, 1998
Violence in Guinea at opposition rally
On this day, a political rally in Guinea organized by opposition groups turned violent when government forces opened fire on protesters. Known as the "Guinea Stadium Massacre," this event resulted in hundreds of deaths and highlighted the ongoing struggles for democracy and human rights in the country.
September 28, 2000
Nigeria adopts a new anti-corruption law
On this day, Nigeria implemented a new anti-corruption law aimed at tackling widespread corruption within the country’s government and public sectors. This law was seen as a major step in Nigeria's efforts to improve governance and foster transparency.
September 28, 2008
Zambia’s President Levy Mwanawasa laid to rest
On this day, Zambia held a state funeral for President Levy Mwanawasa, who had died in office. Mwanawasa was known for his anti-corruption campaign and economic reforms, and his death marked a significant moment in Zambia’s political history.