Want to know what happened Today in History Africa 7 March? These are 4 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 President Kwame Nkrumah spoke to the United Nations.
After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum, Ethiopia conflict, President Kwame Nkrumah and Congo 1961, and “We Are the World” single.
This post is all about what happened Today in History Africa 7 March.
Today in History Africa 7 March
African museums
The Unveiling of the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
On this day, 7 March 2010, the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum was unveiled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Red Terror Memorial Museum in Amharic: የቀይ ሽብር መታሰቢያ ሙዚየም
African Literature
Kwame Nkrumah speech at the United Nations
On this day, 7 March 1961, Kwame Nkrumah, the then president of the new Republic of Ghana, delivered a speech at the United Nations in support of the self-determination of Congo.
Watch the speech here: https://www.unmultimedia.org/avlibrary/asset/2483/2483699/
Astronomical Events
Full moon
Tonight, 7 March 2023, there will be a full moon.
African Musical Events
Release of “We are the World”
On this day, 7 March 1985, the single “We are the World” was released.
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