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Capetown


2007 Ian Smith, dies in Capetown, South Africa, at 88

1988 Nelson Mandela is transferred to Victor Vester Prison, Capetown

1986 Desmond Tutu becomes Anglican archbishop of Capetown

1986 Desmond Tutu elected Anglican archbishop of Capetown

1980 Battle between police and demonstrators in Capetown, 34 killed

1900 Ian Hunter, born in Capetown South Africa, actor, Dr. Blood's Coffin, White Unicorn

1900 Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener reach Capetown

1899 British Morning Post reporter Winston Churchill reaches Capetown

1877 British high director/governor sir Bartle Frere arrives in Capetown

1836 Charles Darwin returns to Capetown

1806 Dutch in Capetown surrender to British

1795 British capture Capetown South Africa

1772 Captain Cook arrives with ship Resolution in Capetown

1652 John of Riebeeck lands/establishes VOC-post in Capetown


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