2002
The Igandu train disaster in Tanzania kills 281, the worst train accident in African history
The Igandu train disaster in Tanzania kills 281, the worst train accident in African history.
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1956
Catherine Samba-Panza, interim president of the Central African Republic
Catherine Samba-Panza, interim president of the Central African Republic
1889
Bangui, the capital and largest city of the present-day Central African Republic, was founded in French Congo
Bangui, the capital and largest city of the present-day Central African Republic, was founded in French Congo.
2002
A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28.
A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28.
1910
The Johnson–Jeffries riots occur after African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in the…
The Johnson–Jeffries riots occur after African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in the 15th round. Between 11 and 26 people are killed and hundreds more injured.
1868
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and…
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law.
1945
Three African-American United States Marines who repeatedly raped local women in Katsuyama near Nago, Okinawa were…
Three African-American United States Marines who repeatedly raped local women in Katsuyama near Nago, Okinawa were killed by the residents and had their bodies hidden in a nearby cave for over 50 year�
1966
Angered by racism and poverty, African American residents of the Hough neighborhood of Cleveland began to riot for six…
Angered by racism and poverty, African American residents of the Hough neighborhood of Cleveland began to riot for six days.
1941
Emmett Till, African-American lynching and kidnapping victim (died 1955)
Emmett Till, African-American lynching and kidnapping victim (died 1955)
1868
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and…
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is certified, establishing African American citizenship and guaranteeing due process of law.
1910
The two-day Slocum massacre commences in Texas, a race riot in which more than 100 African Americans are murdered.
The two-day Slocum massacre commences in Texas, a race riot in which more than 100 African Americans are murdered.
1862
In Brooklyn, a mob composed largely of Irish Americans attacked a group of African Americans in a riot.
In Brooklyn, a mob composed largely of Irish Americans attacked a group of African Americans in a riot.
1998
Car bombs exploded simultaneously at the American embassies in the East African capital cities of Dar es Salaam,…
Car bombs exploded simultaneously at the American embassies in the East African capital cities of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya, killing more than 200 people and injuring more than 4,000�
2014
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police…
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, s�
2014
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American man, was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri,…
Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American man, was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, resulting in widespread protests and unrest.
1835
P. T. Barnum begins his career as a showman and circus entrepreneur by exhibiting Joice Heth, an octogenerian African…
P. T. Barnum begins his career as a showman and circus entrepreneur by exhibiting Joice Heth, an octogenerian African slave whom he claims was George Washington's nursemaid.
1920
Henrietta Lacks, African-American tobacco farmer whose cancer cells are the source of the HeLa cell line, extensively…
Henrietta Lacks, African-American tobacco farmer whose cancer cells are the source of the HeLa cell line, extensively used in medical research (died 1951)
1834
A race riot in Philadelphia destroyed African-American businesses and killed two people.
A race riot in Philadelphia destroyed African-American businesses and killed two people.
1960
The Central African Republic declares independence from France.
The Central African Republic declares independence from France.