Farouk I declares himself descendant of Prophet Muhammad

1906, A clash between Zulu warriors and British forces under Colonel Duncan McKenzie during the Bambatha rebellion leaves about 60 Zulus dead. The rebellion was as a result of a British colonial decision to increase its levy on the locals in order to put economic pressure on them.



1951, A 31 year old King Farouk of Egypt marries 17 year old Narriman Sadek. Sadek was the daughter of an Egyptian government official but was not from the royal family. She later bore the king his only son and heir, Ahmed Fuad (Fuad II), who would only occupy the throne for one year during his infancy following the military takeover of the country and the abolition of the monarchy in favour of a republic. She divorced the king after two years in exile due to his numerous extra marital affairs.

1952, Barely two months before his abdication which was forced on him by the military, Farouk I declares himself the direct descendent of Prophet Muhammad. He had previously declared himself the spiritual leader of all Muslims in the world.

1978, During the Namibian war of independence, the US severely criticizes South Africa, for allowing the SADF (South African Defense Force) to cross into Angola to engage in battle with the SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organization).

1981, Libyans are asked to leave the US, following a diplomatic row between Muamar Al Ghaddafi and the Ronald Reagan administration.