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This Day in African History: 14 March

A chronicle of events in African history on this day

By Alistair Boddy-Evans, About.com

1916, 14 March
The Senussi rebellion in Egypt is put down by British forces.

1976, 14 March
Colonel Mohammed Anwar Sadat, president of Egypt, ends a five year friendship pact with the Soviet Union.

1982, 14 March
The London offices of the militant black nationalist African National Congress are bombed only hours before an Anti-Apartheid rally.

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