Want to know what happened Today in History Africa: 18 February? These are 5 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 what was the leading institution of higher learning in Africa in recent history.
After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: first university of Africa, Old Fourah Bay College, the independence of The Gambia and black inventors.
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Today in History Africa: 18 February
African Holidays
Independence Day in the Gambia
Today, 18 February 2023, is Independence Day in The Gambia where it is a public holiday. The nation celebrates the Independence of The Gambia every year on 18 February.
Independence Day in the Gambia is a holiday commemorating the date the nation gained its independence from Britain 50 years ago on 18 February 1965.
World Pangolin Day
Today, 18 February 2023, is World Pangolin Day. It is a day observed every year on the third Saturday of the month of February.
World Pangolin Day is an opportunity for all to raise awareness and get informed on the pangolin, that is an endangered species due to illegal wildlife trade.
#worldpangolinday
related: https://www.africanews.com/2023/02/18/world-pangolin-day-poaching-trafficking-threatens-african-pangolins/
African Historical Events
The First western institution of higher Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa
On this day, 18 February 1827, the Fourah Bay College, the first institution of higher learning in sub-Saharan Africa was opened in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The Fourah Bay College was the first western-oriented institution in sub-Saharan Africa. The Old Fourah Bay College is the reason Western education traversed the continent of Africa at the speed it did.
In 1955, The Original Fourah Bay College building was proclaimed a national Monument in Sierra Leone
Now the institution is a state funded college in Freetown. It was associated with Durham University for 91 years before becoming a constituent school of the University of Sierra Leone.
INDEPENDENCE OF GAMBIA
On this day, 18 February 1965, The Gambia gained its independence from Britain’s colonial rule.
African Inventions
h. Grenon patents razor stropping device
On this day, 18 February 1896, H. Grenon patented his invention of the razor stropping device.
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Today in History Africa series:
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Independence Day in The Gambia
https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/gambia/gambia-independence-day
World Pangolin Day
https://www.worldpangolinday.org/
Fourah Bay College:
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