South African history: What happened on 24 April?

Take a look at what happened on this day, 24 April in history. From a variety of achievements and milestones throughout human history, to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day

ON THIS DAY: 24 APRIL

1993 | Oliver “OR” Tambo, the former leader of the African National Congress (ANC), passed away in Johannesburg after a protracted illness. He and Nelson Mandela were the first Black people to establish a law firm in the nation.

1996 | The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 was enacted into law in the United States.

1993 | An IRA bomb decimated London’s Bishopsgate neighbourhood.

1990 | After quarantine for 48 years, Gruinard Island in Scotland was formally deemed anthrax-free in 1990.

1980 | In an effort to end the Iran hostage crisis, Operation Eagle Claw claimed the lives of eight American service members.

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BIRTHDAYS 

1977 | South African musician, Bonginkosi Dlamini  ‘Zola’.

1970 | South African actor, Stelio Savante.

1964 | Polish guitarist, composer, and educator, Witold Smorawiński.

1957 | Baron Ahmed, Pakistani-English businessman and politician, Nazir Ahmed.

1967 | Venezuelan-American baseball player and coach, Omar Vizquel.

ON THIS DAY: DEATHS

2005 | Israeli general and politician, seventh President of Israel, Ezer Weizman, 81.

2006 | Romanian-American rabbi and author, Moshe Teitelbaum, 92.

2008 | American clarinet player, and saxophonist, and composer Jimmy Giuffre, 87.

2011 | Indian guru and philanthropist Sathya Sai Baba, 85.

2014 | Austrian architect, designed Haas House, Hans Hollein, 80.

SPORTS

2013 | Dortmund defeated Real Madrid 4-1 in the Champions League Semi Final first leg on this day as a result of four goals from Robert Lewandowski.

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ENTERTAINMENT

2008 | Jane’s Addiction performed at the 2008 NME Awards USA at El Rey theatre in Los Angeles.

AFRICA FACT

Uganda’s most educated man, holds 7 academic degrees, his name is Dr. Kosea Makwasi Wambaka.

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