| Week
starting Monday 4 October |
|
| Date |
Year |
Event
|
|
| 4 |
1966 |
The Kingdom of Lesotho (previously known as Basutoland)
achieves independence (within the Commonwealth) from Britain. In doing so it
remains politically separate from the Republic of South Africa, which completely
surrounds the country. |
|
| 5 |
1960 |
The White minority in South Africa votes for the creation of
a republic and full independence from Britain. |
|
| 6 |
1973 |
In a two pronged attack against Israel, Egyptian forces cross
the Suez Canal and the Sinai desert whilst Syrian forces head towards the Golan
Heights. |
| 6 |
1981 |
President Muhammad Ahmad Anwar Sadat of Egypt is assassinated
by an Egyptian army lieutenant. Although Libyan-backed terrorist group in
Tripoli has claimed responsibility all signs point to the extremist Islamic
group, the Moslem Brotherhood, being the true power behind the event. |
|
| 7 |
1956 |
Israeli foreign minister Golda Meir says the UN failure to
resolve the Suez Crisis means they must take military action. (See Timeline:
The Suez Crisis.) |
| 7 |
1981 |
Following yesterday's assassination of Egyptian President
Anwar Sadat, it is announced that Vice-President, Muhammad Hosni Mubarak will be
taking over the presidency. |
|
| 8 |
1911 |
Spanish troops occupy Zebuya, Morocco, after a 10 hour battle
with Riff tribesmen. |
| 8 |
1993 |
Economic sanctions against South Africa are lifted by the
United Nations. |
|
| 9 |
1962 |
Uganda achieves independence within the Commonwealth after 62
years of British rule. A republic, with Edward Mutebi Mutesa II as the first
president, is declared exactly one year later. |
|
| 10 |
1958 |
National Congolese Movement founded by Patrice Lumumba. |
| 10 |
1975 |
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor remarry in a remote
village in Botswana. |
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