Robert Mugabe

23 April 1977

Mugabe announces the merging of ZANU and ZAPU

23 April 1993

Calvin Thusago is stabbed to death

23 April 1997

AWB leader, Eugene TerreBlanche, is convicted of attempted murder and assault

23 April 1999

Makhaya Ntini is found guilty of rape

23 April 1908

Bram Fischer born today

23 April 1873

The second Ashanti War breaks out in Africa

23 April 1995

World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated globally

23 April 1984

Scientists find the virus that may cause Aids.

23 April 1881

Agreement on terms to end Transvaal War is ratified