Want to know what happened Today in History Africa: 1 February? These are 4 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 what is National Heroes’ Day in Rwanda.
After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: Rwandese heroes, Greensboro sit-in, and J. Robinson.
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Today in History Africa: 1 February
African Holidays
National Heroes’ Day in Rwanda
Today, 1 February 2023, is National Heroes’ Day in Rwanda. It is a public holiday in the country and is held annually on 1 February. In Rwanda, National Heroes’ Day is a day to commemorate patriotic men and women who have sacrificed so much for the good of Rwanda and its citizens.
Every year, the president, government officials and families to Heroes’ participate in the laying of wreaths done at the Heroes Cemetery in Remera, Kigali. Also, on National Heroes’ Day, Rwandese leaders, among others, pay their respects to the national martyrs found at the National Heroes’ Mausoleum.
National Heroes’ Day in Rwanda is a day to pay tribute to all of Rwandas heroes’ and martyrs, throughout its history. Among the heroes commemorated on this date are the victims of the Rwandan genocide.
Rwandese national heroes are classified in three categories: Imanzi, Imena and Ingezi.
The Imanzi is the supreme Hero. In this category is the Unknown Soldier (whose tomb is found National Heroes’ Mausoleum) and Major General Fred Rwigema of the armed military struggle of 1990. The Imena are heroes known for their extraordinary acts. Among the Imena are: Félicité Niyitegeka (pictured above); Agathe Uwilingiyimana, the first woman to hold the position of Prime Minister; and the 6 students of the Nyange Secondary School who bravely sacrificed their lives to save their peers. The third category is the Ingezi. The Ingezi are heroes, that are still alive and that are known for their good ideas or outstanding achievements.
African Historical Events
the First Greensboro Sit-In
On this day, 1 February 1960, the first Greensboro Sit-In took place.
African Inventions
food carrier invented by J. Robinson
On this day, 1 February 1887, J. Robison patented his invention of the food carrier.
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https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Rwanda+National+Heroes%27+Day
Felicite Niyitegeka’s photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Felicite_niyitegeka.jpg
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