CalEvents:Sep/Sep 11

Notable events for Sep 11

Date

Event

Significance

September 11, 1961

United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld begins peace mission to Congo

On this day, UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld embarked on his ill-fated peace mission to resolve the Congo Crisis. This event marked a crucial period in post-colonial African diplomacy, where international involvement sought to stabilize newly independent African nations.

September 11, 1973

Chilean President Salvador Allende ousted in U.S.-backed coup

While not in Africa, the overthrow of Chilean President Salvador Allende on this day had global repercussions, influencing liberation movements and anti-imperialist struggles across the world, including in Africa. Many African leaders viewed Allende’s ousting as a warning of the dangers posed by foreign intervention.

September 11, 1987

Pope John Paul II visits South Africa

On this day, Pope John Paul II made a visit to South Africa, where he called for an end to apartheid. His visit was significant in garnering international pressure on the apartheid regime and strengthening global opposition to racial segregation.

September 11, 1992

Eritrea holds referendum for independence

On this day, Eritrea held a referendum for independence from Ethiopia after decades of war. The vote led to Eritrea becoming an independent nation in 1993, marking a significant milestone in African self-determination and national sovereignty.

September 11, 2001

9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States

While not directly linked to Africa, the terrorist attacks on the United States on this day had a global impact, including in African nations. The attacks shaped international security policies and led to increased U.S. military involvement in Africa, particularly in combating terrorism in East and West Africa.

September 11, 2018

Ethiopia celebrates its New Year under the Ethiopian calendar

On this day, Ethiopia celebrated its New Year, a significant event in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition. Ethiopia follows a unique calendar system that has influenced its rich cultural history, setting it apart as one of the oldest civilizations in Africa.

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