CalEvents:Jun/Jun 5
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Notable events for Jun 5
Date
Event
Significance
June 5, 1956
South Africa introduces the Bantu Education Act
On this day, the apartheid government of South Africa implemented the Bantu Education Act, which severely limited the educational opportunities for Black South Africans by providing an inferior education designed to prepare them for menial labor. The act was a cornerstone of apartheid's policy of racial segregation.
June 5, 1967
Six-Day War begins, leading to Pan-African solidarity with Egypt
On this day, the Six-Day War between Israel and neighboring Arab countries, including Egypt, began. Many African nations expressed solidarity with Egypt, highlighting the Pan-African political alignments and the broader anti-imperialist sentiment that characterized African international relations during the Cold War era.
June 5, 1972
United Nations Conference on the Human Environment opens in Stockholm
On this day, the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment opened in Stockholm, Sweden, focusing on global environmental issues. African countries participated actively, and the conference laid the groundwork for later environmental cooperation, particularly in addressing issues like desertification and water shortages in Africa.
June 5, 1977
Organisation of African Unity condemns apartheid at summit
On this day, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) held a summit where it condemned the apartheid regime in South Africa. The OAU reiterated its commitment to supporting liberation movements across southern Africa and putting pressure on the apartheid government through diplomatic and economic means.
June 5, 1995
Nelson Mandela addresses the South African Parliament
On this day, Nelson Mandela, president of South Africa, delivered a landmark address to the South African Parliament, outlining the progress of the country’s post-apartheid transformation and the government's commitment to reconciliation, justice, and socio-economic development for all South Africans.
June 5, 2011
Protests erupt in Senegal over proposed constitutional changes
On this day, protests broke out in Senegal against proposed constitutional changes by President Abdoulaye Wade, which were seen as an attempt to extend his term in office. The protests were part of a broader movement across Africa opposing leaders' attempts to cling to power, drawing attention to governance issues on the continent.
June 5, 2020
Black Lives Matter protests go global following George Floyd's killing
On this day, protests sparked by the killing of George Floyd in the United States spread globally, with demonstrations against racism, police brutality, and social injustice taking place in African countries as well. The protests reflected the global resonance of African-American struggles and the interconnectedness of African and African diaspora activism.