World News
Today in History: August 23rd─── 08:00 Sat, 23 Aug 2014
Historical Events:
• 1905: William H. Addison (85), Natal physician and researcher, dies in Howick.
• 1966: Lunar Orbiter 1 takes 1st photograph of Earth from Moon
• 1975: The new campus of the University of Port Elizabeth is inaugurated during sumptuous festivities.
• 1987: 15-year old boy hijacks KLM B737, demands $1 billion.
Arts, Music, TV:
• 1955: The SA Opera Society is founded in Johannesburg.
• 2004: Start of South African Music Week.
• 1947: David Robb, British actor is born.
Sports:
• 1862: The first rugby match in SA takes place at the Green Point common, Cape Town, between a military and civilian team.
• 1997: The SA rugby team beats Australia 61-22 in the Tri-Nations championship in Pretoria.
• 1941: Gloria Ehret, LPGA golfer is born.
Source: historyorb.com & sahistory.org.com
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba
Compiled by: Thandi Xaba
