CalEvents:Oct/Oct 2
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Notable events for October 2
Date
Event
Significance
October 2, 1895
Birth of John Hope Franklin
On this day, historian John Hope Franklin was born. Franklin became one of the most influential African-American historians, known for his work on the history of the United States, African Americans, and slavery. His contributions to historical scholarship and civil rights activism were pivotal in reshaping narratives about African-American history.
October 2, 1958
Guinea declares full independence from France
On this day, Guinea declared full independence from French colonial rule under the leadership of Ahmed Sékou Touré. This event marked Guinea as the first French African colony to reject colonialism through a referendum, influencing other African nations toward independence.
October 2, 1963
Organization of African Unity (OAU) holds summit in Ethiopia
On this day, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) held its second summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This summit focused on strategies for African decolonization and conflict resolution, reinforcing Pan-African unity and cooperation in the post-independence period.
October 2, 1984
Joseph Jenkins Roberts' statue unveiled in Liberia
On this day, a statue of Joseph Jenkins Roberts, Liberia's first president, was unveiled in Monrovia. Roberts’ presidency symbolized the establishment of the first independent Black republic in Africa, and his legacy became important to Liberia’s national identity.
October 2, 2002
Ivory Coast peace talks begin in Linas-Marcoussis
On this day, peace talks began in Linas-Marcoussis, France, to address the Ivorian Civil War, which had broken out in September 2002. These talks were the first major attempt to broker peace between the Ivorian government and rebel forces, highlighting international involvement in African conflict resolution.
October 2, 2014
Thomas Eric Duncan diagnosed with Ebola in the U.S.
On this day, Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian national, became the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States during the West African Ebola outbreak. This event highlighted the global dimensions of African health crises and the need for international responses to such outbreaks.