CalEvents:Oct/Oct 30
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Notable events for October 30
Date
Event
Significance
October 30, 1956
Sudan joins the United Nations
On this day, Sudan was admitted to the United Nations as an independent nation. This marked Sudan's recognition in the international community after it gained independence from joint British-Egyptian rule earlier in 1956.
October 30, 1963
Kenya gains full internal self-government
On this day, Kenya was granted full internal self-government, paving the way for its independence in December 1963. This was a major milestone in Kenya's decolonization process, as it allowed greater control of its own affairs after decades of British colonial rule.
October 30, 1974
Rumble in the Jungle: Muhammad Ali defeats George Foreman
On this day, Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match held in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). The event was a symbol of African pride and global Black unity, as Ali's victory became an iconic moment in sports history.
October 30, 1980
Marikana massacre in South Africa
On this day, South African police opened fire on striking miners in Marikana, South Africa, killing several miners. The event drew international attention to the harsh conditions faced by Black workers under apartheid and the government's brutal response to labor protests.
October 30, 2006
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize
On this day, Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize in recognition of his lifelong work to end apartheid and promote peace and reconciliation in South Africa. Tutu's contributions to global human rights and social justice were celebrated internationally.
October 30, 2012
President Ernest Bai Koroma re-elected in Sierra Leone
On this day, President Ernest Bai Koroma was re-elected as president of Sierra Leone. His re-election marked continued efforts toward post-war reconstruction and economic recovery in the country following years of civil war.