CalEvents:Jan/Jan 10
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Notable events for January 10
Date
Event
Significance
January 10, 1920
League of Nations established
The League of Nations was established on this day. Although it was not directly tied to African affairs, the League was instrumental in the post-World War I mandates system, which saw African colonies change hands between European powers, affecting their future independence movements.
January 10, 1957
Founding of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
On this day, Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), which played a crucial role in the American Civil Rights Movement. The SCLC's nonviolent approach to achieving social justice had a lasting impact on African-American rights.
January 10, 1984
Anti-apartheid protests in South Africa escalate
Anti-apartheid protests intensified on this day as South African citizens and international allies continued to resist the apartheid regime. These protests would eventually contribute to the dismantling of apartheid in the early 1990s.
January 10, 1994
Bill Clinton presents National Medal of Arts to Jacob Lawrence
On this day, African-American artist Jacob Lawrence was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Bill Clinton. Lawrence's work captured the African-American experience, particularly the Great Migration, and he became a major figure in 20th-century American art.
January 10, 2006
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf inaugurated as President of Liberia
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was inaugurated as the first female president of Liberia and Africa’s first democratically elected female head of state. Her presidency was a groundbreaking achievement for African women in leadership.
January 10, 2015
Boko Haram attacks Baga in Nigeria
On this day, the extremist group Boko Haram attacked the town of Baga in northeastern Nigeria, resulting in a significant loss of life and further displacing thousands. This event highlighted the ongoing security challenges faced by African nations due to terrorism and insurgency.