Want to know what happened Today in History Africa: 19 February? These are 3 historical events that took place today, in the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.
The continent of Africa has an immensely rich history; hidden African history is becoming more accessible as it is finally coming to light. African history, people, culture and books have influenced and inspired the world for time immemorial; it is now time for Africa to shine!
In this post you will learn about the many things that happened today in history in Africa and in the African diaspora like when France returned stolen artefacts to Benin.
After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: the Yekatit 12 monument, Addis Ababa, the first Pan-African Congress in Paris and Benin Kingdom stolen art.
This post is all about what happened Today in History Africa 19 February.
Today in History Africa: 19 February
African Historical Events
The Yekatit monument opens
On this day, 19 February 1955, the Yekatit 12 monument was opened in Addis Ababa.
The monument was erected in memory of the victims of the Yekatit 12 massacre that happened on 19 February 1937. And the Yekatit monument has been dedicated to the Ethiopian victims of Italian fascism.
The Yekatit monument is located in the Yekatit Square, or the Sidist Kilo Square of Ethiopia’s capital city.
The First Pan-African Congress Meeting opens
On this day, 19 February 1919, the first session of the Pan-African Congress opened in Paris, France.
The Pan-African Congress of 1919 was organized by both W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida Gibbs Hunt. In attendance were over 50 delegates of 15 countries. The governments of Britain and of the United States of America prevented many more from participating in the Pan-African Congress by preventing the delegates the right to a passport.
Principally, during the Pan-African Congress, the delegates convened to petition the ongoing Versailles Peace Conference and work towards the self-determination of African states.
Benin retrieves stolen art from France
On this day, 19 February 2022, France returned Beninese artefacts back to Benin.
The works of art were displayed in an exhibition one being opened by the Patrice Talon, the president of the Republic of Benin.
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Yekatit 12:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yekatit_12_monument
First Pan-African Congress:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-African_Congress
Benin:
https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20220219-benin-exhibits-stolen-treasures-returned-by-france-in-presidential-palace
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