CalEvents:Oct/Oct 7
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Notable events for October 7
Date
Event
Significance
October 7, 1946
W.E.B. Du Bois becomes the first African-American inducted into the National Institute of Arts and Letters
On this day, W.E.B. Du Bois was inducted into the National Institute of Arts and Letters, recognizing his immense contributions to African-American literature, sociology, and civil rights activism. Du Bois was a leading figure in the Pan-African movement and co-founder of the NAACP.
October 7, 1952
Ahmed Sékou Touré elected as Guinea's first prime minister
On this day, Ahmed Sékou Touré was elected as the first prime minister of Guinea. Touré played a key role in Guinea’s struggle for independence from France and later became the country’s first president, leading it through the decolonization process.
October 7, 1981
Hosni Mubarak becomes president of Egypt
On this day, following the assassination of Anwar Sadat, Hosni Mubarak assumed the presidency of Egypt. Mubarak’s rule, which lasted until 2011, would be marked by efforts to maintain peace in the region, but also by political repression, which eventually led to the Egyptian revolution.
October 7, 2006
Desmond Tutu receives the Gandhi Peace Prize
On this day, South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize for his lifelong efforts to promote peace, justice, and human rights. Tutu was a central figure in the struggle against apartheid and a global advocate for reconciliation.
October 7, 2013
The African Union suspends Egypt after political unrest
On this day, the African Union suspended Egypt’s membership following the political unrest and military coup that ousted President Mohamed Morsi. The suspension highlighted the African Union's stance against unconstitutional changes in government within its member states.
October 7, 2017
Rwanda passes new legislation on women’s empowerment
On this day, Rwanda enacted new legislation to further promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, building on its reputation as one of the world’s leading countries for women’s representation in government and business.