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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.

Sierra Leone becomes independent

The West African nation of Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom.

Sir Milton Margai, then Chief Minister, became the first prime minister

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