CalEvents:Aug/Aug 14
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Notable events for Aug 14
Date
Event
Significance
August 14, 1791
Voodoo ceremony at Bois Caïman begins Haitian Revolution
On this day, a secret voodoo ceremony led by Dutty Boukman at Bois Caïman is believed to have initiated the Haitian Revolution. This event is often seen as the spiritual beginning of the uprising that eventually led to Haiti becoming the first Black republic and the first nation to abolish slavery.
August 14, 1862
President Abraham Lincoln meets with Black leaders about colonization
On this day, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln met with a group of African-American leaders to discuss the possibility of colonizing free African Americans to Central America or Africa. The proposal was widely rejected by Black leaders and is viewed as a controversial moment in Lincoln's presidency.
August 14, 1969
OAU (Organization of African Unity) Peace Summit in Addis Ababa
On this day, African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a peace summit organized by the OAU. The summit focused on resolving conflicts in Africa and promoting continental unity and cooperation, reflecting the OAU's mission of supporting African independence and development.
August 14, 1975
Green March planning begins in Morocco
On this day, Morocco began planning the Green March, a mass demonstration in which Moroccans would march into Western Sahara to claim the territory. This marked the beginning of Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara, a conflict that continues to affect the region.
August 14, 1982
Zimbabwe's Fifth Brigade accused of human rights violations
On this day, Zimbabwe's Fifth Brigade, a military unit loyal to President Robert Mugabe, was accused of human rights violations during its operations in Matabeleland. The unit's actions were part of the Gukurahundi campaign, which led to the deaths of thousands of civilians, primarily from the Ndebele ethnic group.
August 14, 1998
Congressional Black Caucus calls for U.S. intervention in Rwanda and Sudan
On this day, the Congressional Black Caucus in the United States issued a call for greater U.S. intervention in Rwanda and Sudan to address humanitarian crises. This appeal reflected growing concern over the lack of international response to genocide and civil war in African nations.
August 14, 2012
South African miners' strike intensifies at Marikana
On this day, the miners' strike at Marikana, South Africa, intensified, leading to a standoff between police and striking workers. This event would culminate in the Marikana Massacre on August 16, where 34 miners were killed, marking one of the most tragic episodes in post-apartheid South Africa.