Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons 1870 Hiram Rhodes Revels is sworn into the U.S. Senate, becoming the first African American to sit in the U.S. Congress.
DiasporaOn this day — February 25 in African history
Real events, births and milestones from Africa and the diaspora.
Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons 1870 Thousands of protesters rally in Nouakchott, Mauritania, launching what becomes known as the February 25th Movement of the Arab Spring.
Politics
Public Domain, Wikimedia Commons 1925 Shehu Shagari, who became the 6th President of Nigeria, is born.
Birth
CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons 1968 Oumou Sangaré, Malian singer known internationally for her Wassoulou-style music, is born.
Birth
CC0, Wikimedia Commons 1997 Thon Maker, South Sudanese-Australian basketball player, is born.
Birth