CalEvents:Oct/Oct 6
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Notable events for October 6
Date
Event
Significance
October 6, 1973
Yom Kippur War begins, involving several African nations
On this day, the Yom Kippur War (also known as the October War) began, with Egypt and Syria leading an Arab coalition against Israel. African nations such as Algeria and Libya supported the Arab cause by providing military assistance and supplies, highlighting Africa’s involvement in broader geopolitical conflicts during this era.
October 6, 1981
Assassination of Anwar Sadat, President of Egypt
On this day, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated by Islamist extremists during a military parade in Cairo. Sadat’s assassination was a critical moment in Egyptian and African political history, as he was one of the key figures in making peace with Israel and shifting Egypt’s political alliances.
October 6, 1968
Equatorial Guinea gains independence from Spain
On this day, Equatorial Guinea gained independence from Spain. The small Central African nation became one of the last African colonies to achieve independence, marking the end of Spanish colonial rule in Africa.
October 6, 2014
UN troops deployed to Central African Republic
On this day, UN peacekeeping troops were deployed to the Central African Republic to help stabilize the country amid ongoing sectarian violence between Christian and Muslim communities. The deployment was part of international efforts to prevent further conflict and restore peace.
October 6, 2018
Cameroonian presidential election
On this day, Cameroon held its presidential election, in which incumbent President Paul Biya sought re-election. The election took place amid political unrest and growing tensions between the government and separatist groups in the Anglophone regions of the country.
October 6, 2016
Somalia hosts first investment conference in decades
On this day, Somalia hosted its first international investment conference in over two decades. The conference, held in Mogadishu, aimed to attract foreign investment and rebuild the country’s economy after years of civil war and instability.