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On this day in history: 9 August

Find out what significant news happened on this day in history

August 9, 2019

Laurie Smith Less than a minute

1956 In one of the largest demonstrations staged in this country's history, 20 000 women of all races marched to Pretoria's Union Buildings to present a petition against the carrying of passes by women to prime minister JG Strijdom

1981 A Special Committee of parliament agrees that International Day of Solidarity with the Struggle of Women of South Africa and Namibia will be observed for the first time

1995 South African women celebrate the first SA National Women’s day

August 9, 2019

Laurie Smith Less than a minute