CalEvents:Nov/Nov 5
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Notable events for November 5
Date
Event
Significance
November 5, 1909
Founding of the African National Congress (ANC)
On this day, the African National Congress (ANC) was founded as the South African Native National Congress, which later became the ANC. It played a central role in the struggle against apartheid and in the establishment of democracy in South Africa.
November 5, 1968
Shirley Chisholm becomes the first African-American woman elected to U.S. Congress
On this day, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She served as a trailblazer for women of color in politics and later ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 1972.
November 5, 1984
Anti-apartheid protests intensify in South Africa
On this day, widespread anti-apartheid protests broke out in South Africa, demanding the end of racial segregation. These protests were part of the mass resistance movement that ultimately contributed to the dismantling of apartheid in 1994.
November 5, 1996
UN establishes International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
On this day, the United Nations established the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda to prosecute those responsible for the 1994 genocide. The tribunal played a pivotal role in international justice and accountability for crimes committed during the Rwandan Genocide.
November 5, 2000
First black president elected in Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo
On this day, Laurent Gbagbo became the first black president of Ivory Coast following contested elections. His presidency marked a crucial period in the nation’s history, as political tensions and civil unrest would later define much of his tenure.
November 5, 2017
Massive protest in Togo against President Gnassingbé’s regime
On this day, tens of thousands of Togolese citizens took to the streets to protest against the regime of President Faure Gnassingbé, demanding democratic reforms. The protests were part of a long-standing movement against the dynastic rule of the Gnassingbé family.