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This Day in African History: 12 June

A chronicle of events in African history on this day

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1909, 12 June
Natal votes for the creation of the Union of South Africa.

1912, 12 June
The Italian Aviation Corps' Second Aerial Company undertakes night raids against Turkish lines in Tripolitania.

1943, 12 June
British King George IV lands in Algiers at the start of a North African tour of Allied troops.

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