CalEvents:Nov/Nov 16
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Notable events for November 16
Date
Event
Significance
November 16, 1901
Booker T. Washington dines at the White House
On this day, Booker T. Washington, an influential African-American educator and leader, dined with President Theodore Roosevelt at the White House. This event was highly controversial at the time and symbolized a significant moment of recognition for African-American leadership.
November 16, 1930
Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia
On this day, Haile Selassie I was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia. His reign became a symbol of African independence and resistance to colonialism, particularly following his leadership during the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935. He is also a revered figure in the Rastafarian movement.
November 16, 1960
San Antonio becomes the first major U.S. city to integrate public lunch counters
On this day, San Antonio, Texas, became the first major city in the U.S. to integrate its public lunch counters. This victory came as part of the broader Civil Rights Movement’s efforts to end segregation across the southern United States.
November 16, 1990
South Africa ends the ban on the African National Congress (ANC)
On this day, the South African government formally ended its ban on the African National Congress (ANC) and other anti-apartheid organizations, paving the way for negotiations that would eventually lead to the end of apartheid and majority rule in South Africa.
November 16, 1996
Death of Abdias do Nascimento, Brazilian activist and scholar
On this day, Abdias do Nascimento, a prominent Afro-Brazilian activist, artist, and scholar, passed away. He was known for his work in promoting Afro-Brazilian culture and rights and for founding the Black Experimental Theater, which fought against racial discrimination in Brazil.
November 16, 2011
Revolutionary uprising in Egypt continues with renewed protests
On this day, renewed protests erupted in Egypt, part of the broader Arab Spring movement. The protests were largely driven by calls for democracy, social justice, and an end to military rule in the aftermath of President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation earlier that year.