Congolese Genocide Day
Congolese Genocide Day is observed in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Recognized nationally.
- Category
- Public holiday
- Observed in
Democratic Republic of the Congoofficial
Also on this day
Full history →Notable · 2007
Raúl Iturriaga, a former deputy director of the Chilean secret police, was captured in Viña del Mar after having been on the run following a kidnapping conviction.- 2014At least 146 people were killed and more than 114 injured in a factory explosion in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China.
- 2005Air France Flight 358 lands at Toronto Pearson International Airport and runs off the runway, causing the plane to burst into flames, leaving 12 injuries and no fatalities.
- 1999The Gaisal train disaster claims 285 lives in Assam, India.