1948, 13 June
In an attempt to end escalating violence between Arabs and Jews in Libya, a state of emergency is declared.
1950, 13 June
DF Malan's National Party government votes to separate the people of South Africa into four distinct races (White, Bantu, Coloured, and Indian) through the Population Registration Act (No. 30 of 1950), and to separate South Africa into separate areas (for the exclusive use of each race) through the Group Areas Act (No. 41 of 1950) both commence on 7 July, 1950.
1956, 13 June
Britain gives up claims to the Suez Canal and ends 72 years of British occupation of Egypt.
1978, 13 June
Mobutu's government agrees to IMF controls in return for economic assistance.
