CalEvents:Nov/Nov 12

Notable events for November 12

Date

Event

Significance

November 12, 1890

Birth of Jomo Kenyatta

Jomo Kenyatta, a leading figure in Kenya's struggle for independence and the country's first president, was born on this day. He played a key role in mobilizing the Kenyan people against British colonial rule and became a prominent Pan-African leader.

November 12, 1956

Supreme Court rules segregation on public buses unconstitutional

On this day, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in *Browder v. Gayle* that racial segregation on public buses was unconstitutional, marking a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement. This ruling followed the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was led by African-American leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.

November 12, 1981

Independence of Antigua and Barbuda

On this day, Antigua and Barbuda became an independent country, gaining freedom from British colonial rule. This event was significant for the Caribbean, as more nations moved toward independence and self-governance in the post-colonial era.

November 12, 1994

Angolan peace accord signed

On this day, a peace accord was signed in Angola between the government and UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola), aiming to end years of civil war. Though conflict resumed later, this agreement was a step toward national reconciliation.

November 12, 2017

Zimbabwe's military intervenes, leading to the resignation of Robert Mugabe

On this day, the Zimbabwean military intervened in the country’s political crisis, ultimately leading to the resignation of long-time president Robert Mugabe. This was a historic moment that ended nearly four decades of Mugabe’s rule and brought hope for a political transition in Zimbabwe.

November 12, 2020

Protests intensify in Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement

The #EndSARS movement, which began as a protest against police brutality in Nigeria, intensified on this day, drawing international attention. The protests sparked conversations on human rights and justice across Africa, linking the struggles of the Nigerian people to broader global movements for reform.

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