CalEvents:Mar/Mar 11
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Notable events for March 11
Date
Event
Significance
March 11, 1959
Parliament of Ghana passes Preventive Detention Act
On this day, the Parliament of Ghana passed the Preventive Detention Act, allowing the government, led by Kwame Nkrumah, to detain people without trial. The act marked a significant moment in post-independence Ghana and shaped the country’s political environment.
March 11, 1965
Martin Luther King Jr. leads marchers to Selma, Alabama
On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led marchers to Selma, Alabama, as part of the campaign for voting rights for African Americans. The events surrounding Selma would become pivotal in the passing of the Voting Rights Act later that year.
March 11, 1985
Angolan Civil War intensifies with battles between MPLA and UNITA
On this day, the Angolan Civil War intensified with battles between the MPLA and UNITA forces. This conflict, which began after Angola gained independence, had a profound impact on Southern Africa, drawing in Cold War superpowers and neighboring countries.
March 11, 1990
Nelson Mandela elected Deputy President of the ANC
On this day, Nelson Mandela was elected Deputy President of the African National Congress (ANC), solidifying his leadership role in the party and the broader anti-apartheid movement. This marked a crucial step in South Africa’s transition to democracy.
March 11, 2007
Protests in Zimbabwe against President Robert Mugabe
On this day, anti-government protests were held in Zimbabwe against President Robert Mugabe’s long rule. The protests reflected growing unrest and dissatisfaction with Mugabe’s government, leading to increased repression by the state.
March 11, 2011
Libyan Civil War intensifies during Arab Spring protests
On this day, the Libyan Civil War intensified as protests against Muammar Gaddafi’s regime spread during the Arab Spring. The conflict would lead to Gaddafi’s ousting and death, reshaping Libya’s political landscape and affecting the broader North African region.
March 11, 2020
WHO declares COVID-19 a global pandemic
On this day, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The pandemic had profound impacts on African nations and the African diaspora, with wide-ranging effects on health, economies, and social systems.