CalEvents:Sep/Sep 7
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Notable events for Sep 7
Date
Event
Significance
September 7, 1822
Brazil declares independence from Portugal
On this day, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal. While not in Africa, Brazil's large population of African descendants, due to the transatlantic slave trade, made its independence significant for the African diaspora in the Americas.
September 7, 1961
UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld embarks on a peace mission to Congo
On this day, UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld embarked on a peace mission to the Congo in an attempt to resolve the Congo Crisis. The mission underscored the international importance of post-colonial African conflicts in shaping global diplomacy.
September 7, 1974
Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) agrees to a ceasefire with Portugal
On this day, FRELIMO and the Portuguese government agreed to a ceasefire, leading to Mozambique's independence the following year. This event marked the beginning of the end of Portuguese colonialism in Africa.
September 7, 1986
Desmond Tutu elected Archbishop of Cape Town
On this day, Desmond Tutu was elected as Archbishop of Cape Town, becoming the first Black person to hold the position. Tutu became a leading voice in the fight against apartheid and for reconciliation in South Africa.
September 7, 1992
South Africa and Angola sign peace agreement
On this day, South Africa and Angola signed a peace agreement, ending hostilities between the two nations. Angola had been a base for anti-apartheid guerrilla movements, and the agreement was crucial for South Africa's transition to democracy.
September 7, 2017
Hurricane Irma devastates the Caribbean
On this day, Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, hit the Caribbean. African-descended communities in the region were disproportionately affected by the storm, highlighting the vulnerability of Caribbean nations to climate change.
September 7, 2019
South Africa apologizes for xenophobic attacks
On this day, South Africa's government officially apologized to African nations after a wave of xenophobic attacks targeted foreign nationals, mostly African migrants. The apology was significant in addressing tensions between African countries and promoting Pan-African unity.