CalEvents:Jun/Jun 29
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Notable events for Jun 29
Date
Event
Significance
June 29, 1960
Independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On this day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then known as Congo-Léopoldville) gained independence from Belgium. Patrice Lumumba became the first Prime Minister, and his leadership became a symbol of African nationalism and the fight against colonialism, though it was soon followed by political turmoil.
June 29, 1976
Seychelles gains independence from the United Kingdom
On this day, Seychelles, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, gained independence from the United Kingdom. This was part of the larger decolonization movement in Africa, and Seychelles became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
June 29, 1987
Death of Henry McNeal Turner, pioneering African-American religious and political leader
On this day, Henry McNeal Turner, an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) bishop and a prominent African-American religious and political leader, passed away. Turner was an early advocate for African repatriation and a key figure in the post-Civil War Reconstruction era, promoting civil rights and Black empowerment.
June 29, 1992
South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) ends boycott of talks with government
On this day, the African National Congress (ANC) ended its boycott of constitutional talks with the apartheid government of South Africa. This event marked a critical step in the negotiation process that ultimately led to the end of apartheid and the establishment of a multiracial democracy in South Africa.
June 29, 1995
Nelson Mandela visits the U.S. Congress to receive the Congressional Gold Medal
On this day, Nelson Mandela visited the U.S. Congress to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor in the United States. This recognition celebrated Mandela's leadership in the struggle to end apartheid and his role in promoting peace and reconciliation in South Africa.
June 29, 2004
UN Security Council adopts resolution to strengthen peacekeeping in Africa
On this day, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution to enhance the UN’s peacekeeping missions in Africa. This resolution was aimed at addressing ongoing conflicts on the continent, particularly in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the international community's role in promoting peace in Africa.
June 29, 2018
Barack Obama launches leadership program for young Africans
On this day, former U.S. President Barack Obama launched a leadership program in Johannesburg, South Africa, aimed at empowering young African leaders. The program focused on fostering leadership skills, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement among Africa’s emerging leaders.