CalEvents:Nov/Nov 2
From Sankofapedia
Notable events for November 2
Date
Event
Significance
November 2, 1917
The Balfour Declaration issued by the British government
The Balfour Declaration stated British support for a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine, which had long-term effects on the Middle East and African geopolitics. The declaration would later influence the African diaspora's stance on colonialism and land rights.
November 2, 1964
King Saud of Saudi Arabia deposed
On this day, King Saud was deposed and replaced by his brother Faisal, impacting the African diaspora in the Gulf region, including African migrant workers in the Middle East. The political shift affected the broader regional relationships with African nations.
November 2, 1972
The Ethiopian Empire's first-ever democratic elections
On this day, Ethiopia held its first democratic elections, marking a significant shift in its political landscape. The elections signaled the beginning of a transition from monarchical rule toward more inclusive governance, influencing political discourse in East Africa.
November 2, 1983
United States invades Grenada
On this day, U.S. forces invaded Grenada to overthrow the Marxist government following the assassination of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. The event had significant implications for the Caribbean's African diaspora, as it highlighted U.S. interventionism in the region.
November 2, 1986
Sankara's Burkinabe government initiates major agrarian reforms
On this day, President Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso began agrarian reforms aimed at increasing food self-sufficiency and improving living standards for rural populations. Sankara's policies were influential in African revolutionary thought and self-reliance.
November 2, 1990
Niger's first multi-party elections
On this day, Niger held its first multi-party elections, ending decades of one-party rule. The elections were a significant moment in the political evolution of Niger and part of the broader wave of democratization that swept across Africa in the early 1990s.