CalEvents:Jun/Jun 14
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Notable events for Jun 14
Date
Event
Significance
June 14, 1916
Birth of Gough Whitlam, Australian Prime Minister and anti-apartheid advocate
On this day, Gough Whitlam, a future Australian Prime Minister, was born. Although not African himself, Whitlam played a significant role in Australia's strong stance against apartheid in South Africa during his tenure as Prime Minister, promoting international pressure to end apartheid.
June 14, 1920
Marcus Garvey calls for a convention of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)
On this day, Marcus Garvey, a key Pan-Africanist leader, announced a call for the first international convention of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), which would be held later that year. This movement focused on African unity, self-reliance, and liberation from colonialism and racial oppression.
June 14, 1941
Stokely Carmichael, African-American civil rights leader, born
On this day, Stokely Carmichael (later known as Kwame Ture) was born in Trinidad. Carmichael would become a prominent figure in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, a leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and a global advocate for Black Power and Pan-Africanism.
June 14, 1970
Soweto Uprising begins in South Africa
On this day, the Soweto Uprising began in South Africa, as thousands of Black schoolchildren protested against the apartheid government's policy of forcing Black students to be taught in Afrikaans. The uprising led to brutal repression by the police and became a defining moment in the struggle against apartheid.
June 14, 1985
South African government declares state of emergency
On this day, the South African apartheid government declared a state of emergency in response to escalating protests and unrest across the country. This move gave the government sweeping powers to detain activists without trial and further restricted the activities of anti-apartheid organizations.
June 14, 1994
United Nations deploys peacekeepers to Rwanda following the genocide
On this day, the United Nations deployed a peacekeeping mission to Rwanda in the aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide. The intervention aimed to provide stability and humanitarian relief as the country sought to recover from one of the most horrific genocides of the 20th century.
June 14, 2013
Barack Obama delivers speech in Senegal on democracy and human rights in Africa
On this day, U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a speech in Senegal during his visit to Africa, emphasizing the importance of democracy, human rights, and economic development across the continent. The speech reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to supporting Africa's progress and democratic transitions.