CalEvents:Sep/Sep 20
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Notable events for Sep 20
Date
Event
Significance
September 20, 1878
Cheikh Anta Diop born
On this day, Cheikh Anta Diop, a prominent Senegalese historian, anthropologist, and physicist, was born. Diop is known for his work on pre-colonial African civilizations and for challenging Eurocentric views of African history, particularly regarding Ancient Egypt's African roots.
September 20, 1984
The United Nations General Assembly adopts the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
On this day, the UN General Assembly adopted the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, which aimed to promote and protect human rights across the African continent. The charter is an important instrument for African human rights law.
September 20, 2002
Ivory Coast Civil War begins
On this day, the civil war in Ivory Coast began following a failed coup attempt against President Laurent Gbagbo. The conflict split the country into rebel-held north and government-controlled south, leading to years of instability and peace negotiations.
September 20, 2012
Somalia’s first formal parliament sworn in
On this day, Somalia swore in its first formal parliament since the country collapsed into civil war in 1991. This event marked a significant step toward rebuilding governance and achieving political stability in Somalia.