CalEvents:Nov/Nov 3
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Notable events for November 3
Date
Event
Significance
November 3, 1957
Ghana joins the United Nations
On this day, Ghana officially became a member of the United Nations, shortly after gaining independence from Britain in 1957. Ghana, under the leadership of Kwame Nkrumah, was a key player in the Pan-African movement and African liberation efforts.
November 3, 1978
Dominica gains independence from Britain
On this day, Dominica, a Caribbean island nation with a significant African diaspora population, gained independence from British rule. Dominica's independence added to the growing list of Caribbean nations asserting their sovereignty in the post-colonial era.
November 3, 1981
United Nations condemns apartheid in South Africa
On this day, the United Nations passed a resolution strongly condemning apartheid in South Africa. The international body's stance further isolated the South African regime and reinforced global pressure to end racial segregation policies.
November 3, 1986
Death of Mozambican president Samora Machel
On this day, Samora Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique and a key figure in the African liberation struggle, died in a plane crash under mysterious circumstances. His death was a major blow to the socialist and anti-colonial movements in southern Africa.
November 3, 1990
Declaration of Namibian independence
On this day, Namibia formally declared its independence from South Africa. Namibia's independence was part of the broader decolonization efforts across southern Africa and represented the end of South African occupation under apartheid.
November 3, 2007
Kenya signs agreement with Uganda for shared management of Lake Victoria
On this day, Kenya and Uganda signed an agreement to jointly manage Lake Victoria, Africa's largest freshwater lake, which is shared by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The agreement was crucial for sustainable development, resource management, and environmental conservation efforts in East Africa.