CalEvents:Sep/Sep 5
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Notable events for Sep 5
Date
Event
Significance
September 5, 1906
Atlanta race riots begin
On this day, a series of violent race riots began in Atlanta, Georgia, sparked by false accusations of Black men assaulting white women. The riots resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, further highlighting the racial tensions and violent repression faced by African Americans in the Jim Crow South.
September 5, 1962
Martin Luther King Jr. gives speech at the National Press Club
On this day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed the National Press Club, one of the first African Americans to do so. His speech focused on the need for continued activism and unity in the fight for civil rights in America.
September 5, 1977
Voyager 1 launched by NASA
While not directly related to Pan-African history, the launch of Voyager 1 was a significant milestone in space exploration. African Americans such as Katherine Johnson and other hidden figures played important roles in NASA’s successes, including the space race and related missions.
September 5, 1987
Desmond Tutu leads rally in Cape Town, South Africa
On this day, Archbishop Desmond Tutu led a mass rally in Cape Town to protest against apartheid and the South African government’s repression of the anti-apartheid movement. This event symbolized the growing momentum of the struggle to dismantle apartheid.
September 5, 2001
South Africa’s first National Lottery launched
On this day, South Africa launched its first national lottery. The lottery was intended to provide a new source of funding for social welfare programs aimed at reducing inequality in post-apartheid South Africa.
September 5, 2017
Kenya Supreme Court orders new presidential election
On this day, the Supreme Court of Kenya annulled the results of the August 2017 presidential election, citing irregularities, and ordered a new election. This ruling was significant as it was the first time a court in Africa had overturned a presidential election result, demonstrating the growing strength of democratic institutions in Africa.