Welcome to This Day in History for March 21! Today, we take a moment to reflect on the significant events that have shaped our world. One of the most notable events on March 21 occurred in 1960, when the Sharpeville Massacre took place in South Africa. This tragic event was pivotal in the fight against apartheid, which institutionalized racial segregation in the country. On that day, a peaceful protest against the pass laws—regulations requiring Black South Africans to carry passbooks—turned deadly when police opened fire on the demonstrators. The violence resulted in the deaths of 69 people and injuries to hundreds more. The outrage that followed brought international attention to the injustices of apartheid, galvanizing activists both within South Africa and around the world. In the aftermath, the African National Congress (ANC) and other anti-apartheid organizations intensified their efforts, leading to a global movement that ultimately contributed to the dismantling
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