On This Day in South Africa: What happened on 08 October?
We look back on this day in world and South African history, remembering the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 08 October, throughout world and South African history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 08 OCTOBER
2001 | United Nations and African-born Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, shared the Nobel Peace Prize.
1993 | The United Nations asked the States to stop the restrictions on economic relations with South Africa immediately.
2019 | About 200 Extinction Rebellion activists blocked the doors of Leinster House (parliament) in the Republic of Ireland.
2016 | Following Hurricane Matthew, the death toll rose to nearly 900.
2014 | Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person in the United States to be diagnosed with Ebola, died.
2001 | A twin-engine Cessna and a Scandinavian Airlines System plane collided in heavy fog during takeoff from Milan, Italy, killing 118 people.
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BIRTHDAYS
1986 | South African rugby union player, Louis Ludik.
1950 | English poet, author, and academic, Blake Morrison.
1983 | Scottish footballer, Michael Fraser.
1972 | American guitarist and songwriter, Terry Balsamo
1974 | Swedish ice hockey player, Fredrik Modin.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2014 | American chemist and academic, Harden M. McConnell, 87.
1970 | French author and poet, Jean Giono, 75.
2008 | Scottish-American actress, Eileen Herlie, 90.
1994 | American lawyer, Oscar M. Ruebhausen, 82.
2012 | Indian politician, 20th Governor of Gujarat, Nawal Kishore Sharma, 87.
SPORTS
2009 | On this day Rob Green hit the headlines when he became the first England goalkeeper to be sent off.
ENTERTAINMENT
2015 | On this day in Germany “Look Who’s Back” film was released for the first time. It was directed by David Wnendt.
AFRICA
Among the three waterfalls that flow directly into the sea is the Chute de La Lobé in Cameroon named the Lobé Waterfalls.
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