Want to know what happened Today in History Africa: 13 January? These are two historical events that took place today, in the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.
The continent of Africa has an immensely rich history; hidden African history is becoming more accessible as it is finally coming to light. African history, people, culture and books have influenced and inspired the world for time immemorial; it is now time for Africa to shine!
In this post you will learn about the many things that happened today in history in Africa and in the African diaspora like when Cape Verde held its first democratic elections and who the first black person to play in an NBA All-Star Game.
After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: Democracy Day in Cape Verde, António Mascarenhas Monteiro and Donald Argee Barksdale.
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Today in History Africa: 13 January
African Holidays
Democracy Day in Cape Verde
Today is Democracy Day in Cape Verde. It has been placed as a public holiday in the country and is celebrated every year on the 13 January to commemorate the Republic’s first democratic elections.
On this day, 13 January 1991, The new Republic of Cape Verde held its first democratic elections. At the time the island nation had been governed by the same political party ever since its independence from Portugal in 1975. The Movement for Democracy (MPD), the official opposition party, was formed in 1990 and a year later Cape Verde first multi-party election took place (on 13 January). The African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde were defeated by the MPD and António Mascarenhas Monteiro became the first democratically elected president of Cape Verde.
Feliz dia da democracia !
Historical Events
First Black person to play in an NBA All-Star Game
On this day, 13 January 1953, Donald Argee Barksdale became the first African-American person to play at an National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game. The professional basketball player broke many more barriers for black people in and outside the basketball court. As one of the first African-American player in the NBA he played for the Baltimore Bullets and Boston Celtics. Barksdale was also the first black radio disc jockey, beer distributor and television host in the San Francisco Bay Area, USA. Don Barksdale pioneered in many other fields and received many awards for his good works. Most importantly, Donald Argee Barksdale left a last legacy, inspiring all until this day.
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