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Barack Obama is elected as the first African American President of the United States (November 4th, 2008)

First Black President of the United States

Barack Obama is elected as the 44th president of the United States.

Former President of Ghana Jerry Rawlings born

June 22, 1947

Jerry Rawlings who was thrice President of Ghana was born in Accra, Ghana. He first became the head of Ghana in June 4, 1979 taking power after a bloody military coup. His third term ended on January 7, 2001.

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