CalEvents:Sep/Sep 21
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Notable events for Sep 21
Date
Event
Significance
September 21, 1909
Kwame Nkrumah born in Nkroful, Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah, who would become the first president and prime minister of independent Ghana, was born on this day. Nkrumah was a key figure in the Pan-African movement, advocating for African unity and independence from colonialism.
September 21, 1964
Malta becomes independent
On this day, Malta gained its independence from the United Kingdom. Although geographically in Europe, Malta’s African historical ties and its role in Mediterranean trade made this independence moment significant for African and diaspora history.
September 21, 1979
Jean-Bédel Bokassa overthrown in the Central African Republic
On this day, the self-declared Emperor Bokassa I of the Central African Empire was overthrown in a coup supported by French forces, returning the country to a republic. Bokassa's brutal reign was a significant chapter in post-colonial African history.
September 21, 1993
Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk jointly receive the Philadelphia Liberty Medal
On this day, Nelson Mandela and South African President F.W. de Klerk were jointly awarded the Philadelphia Liberty Medal for their efforts in dismantling apartheid and negotiating a peaceful transition to a democratic South Africa.
September 21, 2001
The African Union endorses the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
On this day, the African Union endorsed NEPAD, a socio-economic development program aimed at promoting economic growth and sustainable development across the African continent. NEPAD became a framework for Africa’s integration into the global economy.
September 21, 2011
International Day of Peace with a focus on African conflicts
On this day, the International Day of Peace was observed with a particular focus on African conflicts, including those in the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia. The day highlighted global efforts to resolve conflicts and build lasting peace across the African continent.