World News
Today in History: September 15th─── 08:00 Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Historical Events:
• 1994: Moslem fundamentalists kidnap & behead 16 citizens in Algeria
• 2004: Special task teams are in place to arrest South Africa's top 200 criminals, government spokesperson Joel Netshitenzhe announces. President Mbeki and the cabinet approve this move.
• 1981: Pope John Paul II publishes encyclical "Laborem exercens" against capitalism/Marxism.
Arts, Music, TV:
• 1998: Dr Achmat Davids (59), historian, researcher and author, dies in Cape Town.
• 1968: "Barbra Streisand: A Happening in Central Park" Show on CBS TV.
• 1947: Sandra Prinsloo, SA actress, is born.
• 1997: Oprah Winfrey announces she will continue her show through 2000.
Sports:
• 1953: Boxing's NBA adopts 10-pt-must-scoring-system (10 pts to round winner).
• 1946: Mike Proctor, SA cricket player, is born.
• 2000: Opening ceremony of the XXVII Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba