• 1856: The Free State day of independence is proclaimed a festive day.
• 1989: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's bodyguards arrested in connection with the death of Stompie Seipei.
• 1990: Nelson Mandela was issued with his first passport after being released from prison.
• 1962: The first part of the South African Press Commission's report is tabled in parliament.
• 1981: Eastern Province Herald reports that for the first time in SA police history three Black policemen were promoted to the rank of lieutenant-colonel and the first Black station commanders were appointed in the Eastern Cape in February.
• 1898: The Star newspaper reports that travelling in a cab was falling out of favour very quickly. This trend was attributed to the changing socio-economic condition of Johannesburg.
• 1971: Paul McCartney releases "Another Day" in UK.
• 1963: Seal, English vocalist/songwriter (Killer, Crazy, Kiss by a Rose)
• 1981: George Harrison is ordered to pay ABKCO Music $587,000 for "subconscious plagiarism" "My Sweet Lord" with "He's So Fine".
• 1993: Kenya Moore, 22, (Michigan), crowned 42nd Miss USA.
• 1995: Michael Tippett's "Rose Lake," premieres.
• 1965: John Commins, SA cricket player, is born.
• 1965: Frank Gifford announces his retirement from football for broadcasting.
• 1988: Helga Arendt, Silke-Beate Knoll, Mechthild Kluth, Gisela Kinzel walk indoor female world record 4x200m (1:32.55).
• 1972: Francine, American professional wrestler is born.
• 1986: Henri Karjalainen, Finnish racing driver is born.
• 2000: Masibulela Makepula, wins WBO junior flyweight title.


















Source: historyorb.com & sahistory.org.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba