1954 Acclaimed South African artist Vincent Baloyi is born in Johannesburg. He joined the National Arts Society and the SAAA, taught art at the Open School (1981-1986), and joined FUBA (1987). Baloyi joined FUNDA as guest artist (1986) where he is technical assistant and periodically teaches sculpture
1980 The notorious Club Studio 54 holds its grand closing party on its last night in business
1998 Dave Richardson (38), South African wicket-keeper, announces his retirement from international cricket after 42 test matches
