February 3, 1953: Batepá Massacre

February 3, 1953: Batepá Massacre

February 3, 2023-- On this day in history Portuguese security forces massacred protesters in the catalyst for the São Tomé and Príncipe independence movement.

January 27, 1996: Nigerian Coup

January 27, 2023-- On this day in history elements of the Nigerien military overthrew Mahamane Ousmane, the president of Niger's first democratic government.

January 20, 1921: First Turkish Constitution

January 20, 2023-- On this day in history Turkish nationalists proclaimed the first constitution of the new nation of Türkiye.

January 13, 1895: Beginning of the First Italo-Ethiopian War

January 13, 2023-- On this day in history, Italian troops attacked Ethiopian defenders near the town of Quatit, in the opening battle of the First Italo-Ethiopian War.

January 6, 1992: Georgian Coup

January 6, 2023-- On this day in history, Georgian president Zviad Gamsakhurdia was forced into exile.