Today in Botswana History
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Historical Events
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1893-01-21 - The Tati Concessions Land, formerly part of Matabeleland, was formally annexed to the Bechuanaland Protectorate which is now Botswana.
1966-09-29 - Bechuanaland gains independence from England, becomes Botswana
1966-09-30 - Botswana (Bechuanaland) gains independence from Britain (Natl Day)
1980-07-18 - Quett Masire installed as president of Botswana
1983-03-09 - Zimbabwe opposition leader Joshua Nkomo flees to Botswana
1986-05-18 - South African army occupies Botswana, Zimbabwe & Zambia
1994-10-15 - Botswana Pres Ketumile Masires BDP wins parliamentary election
Famous Birthdays
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1921-07-01 - Seretse Khama, 1st premier/president of Botswana (Bechuanaland)
1939-08-21 - Festus Mogae, president of Botswana
Famous Deaths
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1980-07-13 - Seretse Khama, 1st president of Botswana, dies
