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South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vote. The Interim Constitution comes into force.
The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, in a match dubbed the Mineiraço.
South African Airlink Flight 8911 crashes near Durban International Airport in Durban, South Africa, killing the captain and injuring the rest of the crew.
The South Africa Act comes into force, establishing the Union of South Africa.
South Africa grants independence to the "homeland" of Venda (not recognised outside South Africa).
The opening of the Summer Olympics in Montreal is marred by 25 African teams boycotting the games because of New Zealand's participation. Contrary to rulings by other international sports organization�
France win their first World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0.
South Africa begins its first multiracial election, which is won by Nelson Mandela's African National Congress.
The 1994 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot occurs after the New York Rangers defeat the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup, causing an estimated C$1.1 million, leading to 200 arrests and injuries.
The 1947 World Series begins. It is the first to be televised, to include an African-American player, to exceed $2 million in receipts, to see a pinch-hit home run, and to have six umpires on the fiel�
STS-8: The Space Shuttle Challenger takes off on the first night launch of the shuttle program. Guion Bluford becomes the first African-American in space on this mission.
The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The organization's first chairman is Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa.
Action of 21 April 1806: A French frigate escapes British forces off the coast of South Africa.
Apartheid: The South African Parliament repeals the Population Registration Act which required racial classification of all South Africans at birth.
In women's association football, the United States defeats China in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl near Los Angeles to win the final match of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Watched by 90,185 s�
The Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU), the current ruling party of Zimbabwe, is formed by a split from the Zimbabwe African People's Union.
Italy win their fourth World Cup title, defeating France 5–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time.
France win their second World Cup title, defeating Croatia 4–2.
Uruguay beats hosts Brazil 2–1 to win the World Cup in a match dubbed as the Maracanazo.
Brazil win their fourth World Cup title, defeating Italy 3–2 on penalties.