CalEvents:Sep/Sep 13
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Notable events for Sep 13
Date
Event
Significance
September 13, 1882
Emperor Menelik II begins reign in Ethiopia
On this day, Menelik II officially began his reign as Emperor of Ethiopia. His leadership was marked by modernization efforts and Ethiopia’s successful resistance against Italian colonial forces during the Battle of Adwa, a victory that symbolized African resilience against European imperialism.
September 13, 1922
First Pan-African Congress held in London
The Pan-African Congress, organized by influential leaders like W.E.B. Du Bois, was a pivotal event in the movement to promote African self-determination, anti-colonialism, and civil rights for people of African descent globally.
September 13, 1971
Attica Prison Uprising in New York
On this day, the Attica Prison Uprising ended with a violent response from law enforcement, resulting in the deaths of 43 people. The uprising, led by predominantly Black and Latino inmates, protested poor living conditions and racial injustices in the American prison system, drawing national attention to the issue of mass incarceration.
September 13, 1993
Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin sign Oslo Accords
While primarily a Middle Eastern event, the signing of the Oslo Accords was closely watched by African and African diaspora nations, many of which had a vested interest in global liberation movements, including the resolution of conflicts affecting oppressed peoples.
September 13, 1995
Shujaa Graham exonerated after wrongful imprisonment on death row
On this day, Shujaa Graham, an African-American activist and former Black Panther, was exonerated after spending years on death row in California for a crime he did not commit. His release brought attention to the racial injustices within the American criminal justice system.
September 13, 1996
Tupac Shakur dies
On this day, Tupac Shakur, one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time, died after being shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. His music and activism highlighted issues of police brutality, systemic racism, and the struggles of African Americans, making him a cultural icon in the African diaspora.
September 13, 2018
South Africa hosts the World Economic Forum on Africa
On this day, South Africa hosted the World Economic Forum on Africa, where leaders from across the continent discussed economic growth, technological advancement, and efforts to reduce poverty and inequality. The forum emphasized Africa's role in the global economy and efforts toward sustainable development.