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Today in History Africa 15 February

15 February, 2023 · In: Today in History Africa

Want to know what happened Today in History Africa: 15 February? These are 2 historical events that took place today, in the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.

Today in History Africa 15 February

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 and where protest following Patrice Émery Lumumba’s assassionation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: Lumumba’s death, political rallies and protests, the aftermath of Patrice Lumumba’s death in the world and the animal the hippopotamus.

This post is all about what happened Today in History Africa 15 February.

Today in History Africa: 15 February

African Holiday

World Hippo Day

Today in History Africa 15 February

Today, 15 February 2023, is World Hippo Day.

World Hippo Day is a day to celebrate Hippopotami !

African Historical Events

Protests following the assassination of Patrice Lumumba’s

Today in History Africa 15 February
Rally in Maribor, Yugoslavia (present day Slovenia). Afrika Najbo Svobodna (Slovenian: Africa Should Be Free).

On this day, 15 February 1961, protests were held around the world following the prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Patrice Émery Lumumba’s assassination.

This post was all about what happened today in history Africa 15 February.

 

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