Here’s a look at what happened On this day, December 16, throughout world and South African history. We remember the news, events and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: DECEMBER 16
nineteen ninety five | Reconciliation Day celebrated as a public holiday in South Africa. It entered into force after the end of apartheid, with the intention of promoting reconciliation and the national unity of the country.
1913 | The Women’s Memorial was unveiled in Bloemfontein, the same day as the Dingaan Day celebration, where Voortrekker’s victory over the Zulus at Bloodriver (Ncombe) was celebrated.
2014 | Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan militants attacked the Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing 145 people, mostly schoolchildren.
2013 | A bus fell off a highway in the Philippine capital Manila, killing at least 18 people and injuring 20 others.
1991 | Kazakhstan declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
1989 | Romanian Revolution: Demonstrations broke out in Timisoara, Romania, following the government’s attempt to oust dissident Hungarian pastor László Tſkés.
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BIRTHDAY
1975 | American football player, Jerome Pathon.
1990 | South African rapper Cassper Nyovest.
1967 | Canadian sprinter and sportscaster Donovan Bailey.
1987 | Australian footballer, Beau Dowler.
1937 | American actress, Joyce Bulifant.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2006 | South African singer-songwriter and director, Taliep Petersen, 56.
2012 | American poet and academic, Jake Adam York, 40.
2004 | Gambian journalist, co-founder of The Point, Deyda Hydara, 58.
2013 | American singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ray Price, 87.
SPORTS
nineteen ninety five | Orlando Pirates won the second match (second leg) of the 1995 African Champions Cup (ACC) Final against ASEC Mimosas by a score of 1–0 to become the 1995 African champions.
ENTERTAINMENT
2011 | On this day in the United States, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” it was first released and live-action only.
MADE FROM AFRICA
Africa contributes only 4% of total global carbon emissions.
