CalEvents:Jul/Jul 6
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Notable events for Jul 6
Date
Event
Significance
July 6, 1964
Malawi gains independence from Britain
On this day, Malawi, formerly known as Nyasaland, gained independence from British colonial rule. This marked a significant moment in the decolonization of Africa, with Hastings Banda becoming the first president of the newly independent nation.
July 6, 1975
Comoros gains independence from France
On this day, the Comoros Islands officially gained independence from France. This was a key step in the decolonization of Africa, though the country has since faced political instability, with several coups following its independence.
July 6, 1989
Death of Montserrat’s first Chief Minister, William Bramble
On this day, William Henry Bramble, the first Chief Minister of Montserrat, passed away. Bramble was an important political leader who played a key role in the island's move towards self-governance and advocating for the rights of workers and the African-descended population in the Caribbean.
July 6, 1994
Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) captures Kigali during the Rwandan Civil War
On this day, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) captured the Rwandan capital, Kigali, marking a decisive moment in the Rwandan Civil War. This victory brought an end to the genocide in Rwanda and marked the beginning of the RPF’s control over the country.
July 6, 2002
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa addresses the African Union (AU)
On this day, President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa delivered a significant speech at the launch of the African Union (AU) in Durban, South Africa. The speech focused on African unity, development, and the challenges of post-colonial governance on the continent.
July 6, 2010
Death of Dr. Dorothy Height, civil rights and women's rights leader
On this day, Dr. Dorothy Height, an influential African-American civil rights and women's rights leader, passed away. Height was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and worked closely with leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., advocating for racial and gender equality.