CalEvents:Jun/Jun 23
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Notable events for Jun 23
Date
Event
Significance
June 23, 1967
President Lyndon B. Johnson meets with civil rights leaders
On this day, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson met with key civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., to discuss the ongoing civil rights struggle in the United States. The meeting highlighted the government's awareness of the movement and its growing importance in American society.
June 23, 1976
Angola admitted to the United Nations
On this day, Angola was officially admitted as a member of the United Nations, following its independence from Portugal in 1975. Angola’s admission marked a new phase in its post-colonial development and its recognition as a sovereign African state.
June 23, 1980
Zambia and Zimbabwe sign a defense pact
On this day, Zambia and Zimbabwe signed a mutual defense pact aimed at strengthening security cooperation between the two neighboring southern African nations. This agreement was significant in promoting regional stability in the wake of Zimbabwe’s independence and broader anti-colonial efforts in southern Africa.
June 23, 1993
UN Security Council establishes the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
On this day, the United Nations Security Council established the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), tasked with prosecuting those responsible for genocide and other serious violations of international humanitarian law committed during the Rwandan Genocide. This tribunal was a major step in the global fight against impunity for mass atrocities in Africa.
June 23, 1997
Nelson Mandela awarded honorary Canadian citizenship
On this day, Nelson Mandela was awarded honorary Canadian citizenship in recognition of his lifelong fight for racial equality and his leadership in ending apartheid in South Africa. This honor highlighted Mandela’s global influence and his impact beyond Africa.
June 23, 2016
Death of activist and former political prisoner Albertina Sisulu
On this day, Albertina Sisulu, an anti-apartheid activist and one of South Africa’s most prominent freedom fighters, passed away. Sisulu was a key figure in the women’s struggle against apartheid and played a significant role in mobilizing the African National Congress Women’s League.