CalEvents:Nov/Nov 8
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Notable events for November 8
Date
Event
Significance
November 8, 1946
Formation of the African Mine Workers' Union in South Africa
The African Mine Workers' Union was officially formed to represent Black miners in South Africa. The union played a critical role in labor movements and protests against racial discrimination and exploitation under apartheid.
November 8, 1960
John F. Kennedy elected as U.S. president
On this day, John F. Kennedy was elected as president of the United States. His administration played a pivotal role in U.S. civil rights legislation, which had a significant impact on African-Americans and the broader African diaspora. Kennedy’s stance on civil rights helped lay the foundation for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
November 8, 1965
Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) declares unilateral independence
On this day, Rhodesia, under white minority rule, declared unilateral independence from Britain, sparking international condemnation. The move led to decades of conflict and eventual liberation, resulting in the birth of Zimbabwe in 1980, under the leadership of Robert Mugabe.
November 8, 1973
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 708 hijacked
On this day, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 708 was hijacked by Eritrean separatists seeking independence for Eritrea from Ethiopia. The hijacking was part of a long struggle for Eritrean independence, which was eventually achieved in 1993.
November 8, 2005
Opening of the African Union Peace and Security Council
On this day, the African Union Peace and Security Council held its inaugural meeting, focusing on the resolution of conflicts across Africa. The Council's formation was a major step toward strengthening peacekeeping and conflict resolution efforts across the continent.
November 8, 2020
Protests erupt in Nigeria over SARS police unit
On this day, protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) intensified in Nigeria. The #EndSARS movement brought international attention to police brutality in Nigeria and became a symbol of the global fight for justice and reform in Africa.