Historical Events:

• 1895: David H.S. Annecke, pioneer in the field of tropical diseases who helped to bring malaria under control, is born in Aliwal North.
• 1926: Francisco Franco becomes the youngest General in Spain.
• 1932: Immigrant Adolf Hitler gets German citizenship.
• 1954: Abdul Nasser appointed Egyptian premier.
• 1990: Mandela addresses ANC rally in Durban.
• 2005: Condom use and multiple-drug "cocktails" have slowed the spread of Aids cases in certain African countries, the 12th annual Conference on Retrovirus and Opportunistic Infections in Boston is told. According to a 10-year study, Uganda saw a 30% fall in infection rates, especially where HIV patients received the three-drug cocktails.

Arts, Music, TV:

• 1950: "Your Show of Shows" with Sid Caesar & Imogene Coca premieres on NBC Writers include Mel Brooks, Neil Simon & Woody Allen.
• 1961: Anneli van Rooyen, SA singer, is born.
• 1971: A newspaper reports that the government has refused a visa application from the American Negro tennis player, Arthur Ashe, to visit South Africa to take part in the national championships to be held at Ellis Park in April.
• 1969: Beatles begin recording Abbey Road album.
• 1972: Paul McCartney releases "Give Ireland back to the Irish" single.
• 1981: 23rd Grammy Awards: Sailing, Christopher Cross, Billy Joel wins.

Sports:

• 1940: 1st televised (W2XBS, NYC) hockey game (Rangers vs Canadians).
• 1949: WAC Corporal rocket achieves height of 400k (record).
• 1964: Muhammad Ali defeats Charles Liston in the World heavyweight title fight.
• 1998: The Bafana Bafana, SA soccer team, beats Zaire 2-1.
• 1962: Mike O'Hara completes record 97th marathon.
• 1969: Pension plan for baseball is agreed to.
















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