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Sharpeville

City

Township south of Johannesburg, South Africa.

View on map 26.67° S, 27.87° E Wikipedia

Held by

January 17, 1852 – April 11, 1877 South African Republic de facto
April 12, 1877 – February 26, 1884 United Kingdom de facto
February 27, 1884 – May 30, 1902 South African Republic de facto
May 12, 1900 – May 30, 1902 United Kingdom de facto Military occupation
May 31, 1902 – May 30, 1910 United Kingdom de facto
May 31, 1910 – May 31, 1961 Union of South Africa de facto
since May 31, 1961 South Africa de facto

Events here 1

March 21, 1960 Sharpeville massacre