CalEvents:Feb/Feb 3
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Notable events for February 3
Date
Event
Significance
February 3, 1870
15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratified
The 15th Amendment, which granted African-American men the right to vote, was ratified on this day. It was a landmark moment in African-American history, ensuring that voting rights could not be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
February 3, 1913
Birth of Rosa Parks, African-American civil rights activist
Rosa Parks, born on this day, became a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement when she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. Her act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the fight against racial segregation.
February 3, 1960
Harold Macmillan delivers the "Wind of Change" speech
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan delivered his famous "Wind of Change" speech in Cape Town, South Africa, signaling Britain’s recognition of the rising tide of African nationalism and the inevitability of decolonization across the continent.
February 3, 1966
Kwame Nkrumah overthrown in Ghana
On this day, Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, was overthrown in a military coup while on a state visit to China. His ousting marked a significant turning point in Ghanaian and Pan-African politics, as Nkrumah had been a leading advocate for African unity.
February 3, 1969
Black Panther Party members shot in Los Angeles
On this day, two Black Panther Party members were shot during a police raid in Los Angeles. The Black Panther Party played a central role in the fight for African-American rights and justice during the 1960s and 1970s, and such incidents of violence highlighted the tension between activists and law enforcement.
February 3, 1994
Nelson Mandela becomes first Black president of the African National Congress (ANC)
On this day, Nelson Mandela officially became the first Black president of the African National Congress (ANC), leading the organization toward South Africa’s first multiracial democratic elections. His presidency marked a turning point in the fight against apartheid.
February 3, 2019
Macky Sall re-elected as President of Senegal
On this day, Macky Sall was re-elected as the President of Senegal. His presidency focused on economic development and infrastructure, further establishing Senegal as one of the most stable democracies in West Africa.