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May 9
What Happened: Obafemi Awolowo, a prominent Nigerian nationalist and statesman, died on May 9, 1987.
How and Why: Awolowo passed away due to natural causes at the age of 78.
Aftermath: He is remembered for his contributions to Nigeria’s independence movement and his role in shaping the country’s political landscape.
Nelson Mandela Elected South African President (1994)
What Happened: On May 9, 1994, Nelson Mandela was elected by South Africa’s new parliament as the country’s first Black president.
How and Why: Following the end of apartheid, democratic elections were held, leading to Mandela’s election.
Aftermath: Mandela’s presidency marked the beginning of a new era of reconciliation and nation-building in South Africa.
Impeachment Proceedings Begin Against Nixon (1974)
What happened: The U.S. House Judiciary Committee opened formal impeachment hearings against President Richard Nixon over the Watergate scandal.
How and why: Following the revelation of Nixon’s cover-up of a break-in at Democratic Party headquarters, political pressure mounted for accountability.
Aftermath: Nixon resigned before impeachment could be finalized, the only U.S. president ever to do so, deeply shaking American faith in political leadership.
