We all remember that Mauritius got its independence from the British on 12th of March 1968. But did you also know the major events from around the world that happened around that day? Let’s take a look at the major events:
- Mauritius Gets Independence: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam becomes the first Prime Minister of Independent Mauritius. Colonial Governor John Rennie becomes the first Governor-General of Independent Mauritius.
- Vietnam War: Battle of Lima Site 85: 13 US Soldiers were killed as PAVN (North Vietnamese People’s Army of Vietnam) forces attacked a secret radar site at Phou Pha Thi mountain in Laos. This secret radar site enabled US aircrafts to bomb North Vietnam and Laos at night, and in all types of weather.
- US Performs Nuclear Test At Nevada Test Site: US detonated 5 devices as part of Operation CrossTie.
- His Holiness The Dalai Lama requests the Government of India for increased political Support on The 9th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day On 10th March.
- India Hosts the 2nd UNCTAD Conference under the leadership of then commerce minister Shri Dinesh Singh.
- Football: Leeds United defeats Arsenal 1-0 To Win the Football League Cup Final.
- Boxing: “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier knocks out Buster Mathis to become the World Heavyweight Champion.
- 10th Grammy Awards:
- Record Of The Year: Up, Up and Away
- Album Of The Year: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
- Song Of The Year: Up, Up and Away
- Best New Artist: Bobbi Gentry
Take a look at the recreated newspaper from 12 March 1968:
