CalEvents:Dec/Dec 6
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Notable events for December 6
Date
Event
Significance
December 6, 1865
13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, legally ending the institution that had enslaved millions of African Americans and marking a pivotal moment in African American history and the abolitionist movement.
December 6, 1917
Finland declares independence from Russia
Although not directly related to African history, Finland's independence served as inspiration for various colonized nations, including African countries, striving for their freedom from European colonial powers in the 20th century.
December 6, 1956
Nelson Mandela and 155 others are arrested during the Treason Trial in South Africa
Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists were arrested for their roles in the fight against apartheid, marking one of the major attempts by the South African government to suppress the movement for racial equality and liberation.
December 6, 1969
Altamont Free Concert held in California
The event featured performances by The Rolling Stones and other famous bands but became infamous for violence and the death of an African American man, Meredith Hunter, highlighting racial tensions even in the context of cultural gatherings.
December 6, 1988
UN General Assembly approves the resolution condemning apartheid
The United Nations passed a resolution that intensified international pressure on South Africa’s apartheid regime, further isolating it from the global community and signaling increased support for the anti-apartheid movement.
December 6, 1992
South Africa's ruling National Party agrees to negotiate with the African National Congress (ANC)
This marked a breakthrough in the efforts to end apartheid, as South Africa’s National Party, led by President F.W. de Klerk, began formal negotiations with Nelson Mandela's ANC, paving the way for democratic reforms and the eventual dismantling of apartheid.
December 6, 2001
Zanzibar adopts a multiparty political system
Zanzibar's shift to a multiparty system marked a significant step toward democratic governance in the East African island, fostering political plurality and increasing the influence of the Pan-African movement in shaping governance structures across the continent.