CalEvents:Oct/Oct 9
From Sankofapedia
Notable events for October 9
Date
Event
Significance
October 9, 1820
Birth of Lewis Howard Latimer
On this day, African-American inventor and draftsman Lewis Howard Latimer was born. Latimer played a key role in the development of electric lighting and telephone technology, collaborating with inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison.
October 9, 1962
Uganda gains independence from Britain
On this day, Uganda officially gained independence from Britain. This was a significant milestone in the decolonization of East Africa, with Milton Obote becoming the first prime minister of an independent Uganda.
October 9, 1975
Angolan War of Independence ends
On this day, the Angolan War of Independence, which began in 1961, officially ended. Angola gained independence from Portugal, marking an important step in the decolonization of Southern Africa, though the country soon plunged into a long civil war.
October 9, 1983
Grenada suspends its constitution following internal political conflict
On this day, the Caribbean nation of Grenada suspended its constitution amid internal political conflicts. This event set the stage for the U.S.-led invasion of Grenada later that month, which was influenced by Cold War tensions and concerns about Marxist influence in the region.
October 9, 2011
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf wins Nobel Peace Prize
On this day, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first female president of Liberia, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent struggle for women's safety and empowerment in Liberia. Sirleaf’s presidency marked a significant turning point for women’s leadership in Africa.