According to Francesca Morphakis, a history student, ‘History is the study of people, actions, decisions, interactions and behaviours’. ‘History is narratives’, she added.
Similarly, Chandak Sengoopta, Professor of History, said, ‘ I have a preference for historians who probe into the “why” and the “how”‘. He stated that he regards any thoroughly researched and well argued study of any chosen field of the past as history.
Today In History
1. Nigeria Gets Climate Change Law
On this day in 2021, former Nigeria president, Muhammadu Buhari, signed the Climate Change Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.
This is coming on the heels of Nigeria’s commitment during COP26 to hit net zero GHG emissions in 2060.
2. End Of Ebola Outbreak
On this day in 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, (DRC) Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, WHO announced that the outbreak of Ebola was over.
3. Morroco Gains Independence
On this day in 1955, Morroco gained Independence. Following years of hostility to France’s rule in Morroco, they agreed to grant Morroco freedom on November 5, 1955. Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef, who was restored as sultan announced the end of Spanish and French colonial rule in 1955. Every November 18 marks the anniversary of Moroccan Independence.
4. South Africa Ends White Minority Rule
On this day in 1993, South Africa ends white minority rule. South Africa’s main political antagonists (21) concluded their bargain to end white dominion, endorsing a new constitution that tries to balance majority rule and offer reassurance to whites and other minorities.
5. Jonestown Massacre
On this day in 1978, Jonestown massacre occurred. No fewer than 900 members of an American cult, the Peoples Temple died in a mass-suicide murder in Guyana (South America) at the directive of the leader Jim Jones, an acclaimed messiah.
6. First Electronic Push-Button Telephone Was Introduced
On this day in 1963, the first electronic push-button telephone was introduced. It was introduced by Bell Systems and started replacing rotary dial phones. The phones use keys or buttons to dial a number.
7. King’s Cross Fire
On this day in 1987, King’s Cross fire happened in London. The fire, which occurred at the city’s busiest station, King’s Cross St Pancras led to 31 people’s death.
8. Aggie Bonfire at Texas A&M University Collapsed
On this day in 1999, Aggie Bonfire at Texas A&M University collapsed. The annual bonfire at the University collapsed during construction, killing 12 people and injuring 27 others.
