On this day 93 years ago, Tafari Makonnen proclaimed Emperor and assumes the throne

Apr 03, 1930: Tafari Makonnen proclaimed Emperor and assumes the throne

Apr 03, 1988: Mengistu Haile Mariam, and the Somali President, Mohammed Siad Barre signed an agreement to cease supporting each others' insurgents.

Apr 03, 1998: 81 officers accused of taking part in the bloody "Red Terror" campaign under the former regime appeared in court on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Apr 03, 2022: Deso Gelmisa won the Paris marathon in two hours five minutes and seven seconds - 14 seconds

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