CalEvents:Oct/Oct 11
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Notable events for October 11
Date
Event
Significance
October 11, 1899
Second Anglo-Boer War begins in South Africa
On this day, the Second Anglo-Boer War began in South Africa. The conflict was between the British Empire and the two Boer republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. The war had significant implications for South Africa’s political landscape, leading to the eventual establishment of the Union of South Africa.
October 11, 1963
Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent efforts in the American Civil Rights Movement. This recognition brought international attention to the struggle for racial equality in the United States and highlighted King’s philosophy of peaceful resistance.
October 11, 1975
Angola's MPLA receives military support from Cuba
On this day, the Marxist People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) received military support from Cuba to fight against UNITA and FNLA forces in the Angolan Civil War. This event signaled the deepening of Cold War dynamics in Africa and the role of African diaspora solidarity in liberation struggles.
October 11, 1987
Jesse Jackson announces second presidential run
On this day, African-American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson announced his second run for the U.S. presidency. His campaign sought to build a "Rainbow Coalition" that united marginalized communities, highlighting the political engagement of African-Americans and their potential to shape U.S. politics.
October 11, 1999
Guinea-Bissau military junta agrees to peace deal
On this day, Guinea-Bissau’s military junta, led by General Ansumane Mané, agreed to a peace deal with President João Bernardo Vieira. The peace accord ended a year-long civil war that had destabilized the West African nation, reflecting the challenges of post-colonial governance in the region.
October 11, 2013
Malala Yousafzai meets with President Obama on education
On this day, Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist for girls' education, met with U.S. President Barack Obama. Although not specifically African-American, this meeting highlighted global movements for education and the influence of African-American leadership in advocating for human rights and education globally.