CalEvents:Oct/Oct 12
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Notable events for October 12
Date
Event
Significance
October 12, 1891
South African Native National Congress founded
On this day, the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) was founded. This organization later became the African National Congress (ANC), the primary organization fighting against apartheid and advocating for the rights of the Black majority in South Africa.
October 12, 1973
Equatorial Guinea becomes a one-party state under Francisco Macías Nguema
On this day, President Francisco Macías Nguema declared Equatorial Guinea a one-party state, solidifying his authoritarian rule. His regime was known for its brutality and widespread human rights abuses, shaping the country's political and social history for decades.
October 12, 1979
Zimbabwe-Rhodesia returns to British colonial rule
On this day, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) reverted to British colonial control under the terms of the Lancaster House Agreement. This marked the beginning of the final transition to independence and majority rule in 1980, following a prolonged liberation struggle.
October 12, 1984
Bombing of ANC headquarters in London
On this day, the African National Congress (ANC) headquarters in London was bombed by South African apartheid agents. The bombing was part of the South African government's efforts to undermine the ANC's activities abroad in its fight against apartheid.
October 12, 1999
Olusegun Obasanjo begins campaign for Nigerian presidency
On this day, former military ruler Olusegun Obasanjo began his campaign for the Nigerian presidency as a civilian, eventually winning the election in 1999. His presidency marked the return of civilian rule in Nigeria after years of military dictatorship.
October 12, 2004
United Nations condemns atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region
On this day, the United Nations Security Council issued a strong condemnation of the violence and human rights abuses in Sudan’s Darfur region. The crisis in Darfur gained global attention as one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, leading to international calls for intervention.