CalEvents:Dec/Dec 22

Notable events for December 22

Date

Event

Significance

December 22, 1807

Congress passes the Embargo Act in the United States

The Embargo Act, which restricted trade with foreign nations, had an impact on the transatlantic slave trade by limiting U.S. involvement. It was one of several factors leading to the eventual abolition of the international slave trade in 1808.

December 22, 1956

Montgomery Bus Boycott ends successfully

The Montgomery Bus Boycott, which started with Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat, officially ended on this day after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional. It was a major victory in the American Civil Rights Movement.

December 22, 1964

Kenya becomes a republic

Kenya officially became a republic, with Jomo Kenyatta as its first president. This marked the transition from a British dominion to an independent republic, furthering the country's self-determination and place in Pan-African history.

December 22, 1971

Zambia celebrates the first Uhuru Day

Zambia celebrated its first Uhuru Day, a national holiday to mark the anniversary of its independence from British colonial rule. The day became a symbol of African freedom and post-colonial nation-building.

December 22, 1994

South Africa ratifies the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

South Africa ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, committing to the protection and development of children's rights in the country. This was an important step in post-apartheid South Africa's efforts to promote human rights.

December 22, 2008

Guinea experiences a military coup after the death of President Lansana Conté

Following the death of long-serving President Lansana Conté, a military coup took place in Guinea. This event led to a period of political instability in the West African nation, highlighting ongoing challenges in democratic governance in post-colonial Africa.

December 22, 2010

Côte d'Ivoire's disputed presidential election leads to political crisis

The political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire escalated after the disputed presidential election results between incumbent Laurent Gbagbo and challenger Alassane Ouattara. The conflict eventually led to civil war, impacting West Africa’s political landscape.

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