CalEvents:Aug/Aug 10
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Notable events for Aug 10
Date
Event
Significance
August 10, 1835
The establishment of the "Cape of Good Hope" as a British Colony
On this day, the British officially incorporated the Cape of Good Hope into their empire, cementing colonial control over the region. This led to the further displacement of indigenous African communities and the growth of European influence in southern Africa.
August 10, 1909
Founding of the African National Congress Women's League (ANCWL)
On this day, the ANC Women's League was founded as a branch of the African National Congress (ANC). The league became instrumental in organizing resistance against apartheid and promoting gender equality within the anti-apartheid movement.
August 10, 1962
Uganda gains independence preparations
On this day, Uganda began preparations for its official independence from British colonial rule. This marked the transition toward self-rule, with Uganda becoming fully independent in October 1962.
August 10, 1965
Voting Rights Act signed into law in the United States
On this day, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law. This legislation prohibited racial discrimination in voting, significantly expanding voting rights for African Americans and marking a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement.
August 10, 1985
Desmond Tutu calls for economic sanctions against South Africa
On this day, Desmond Tutu, a leading anti-apartheid activist and future Nobel Peace Prize laureate, publicly called for international economic sanctions against the South African apartheid regime. This appeal was part of the global campaign to pressure South Africa to dismantle apartheid.
August 10, 1994
Mauritius enacts African Economic Development initiatives
On this day, the government of Mauritius implemented new policies to foster economic cooperation with African nations. These initiatives were aimed at promoting intra-African trade and economic development, particularly through regional organizations like the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
August 10, 2012
Marikana miners' strike in South Africa begins
On this day, mineworkers at the Marikana platinum mine in South Africa went on strike demanding higher wages. This strike later became infamous due to the Marikana Massacre, where 34 miners were killed by police, marking the worst use of state violence in post-apartheid South Africa.