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June 16th is celebrated as Bloomsday in Dublin and around the world, honoring the life and works of Irish writer James Joyce. The day commemorates the events of his novel “Ulysses,” which takes place on June 16, 1904. Fans of Joyce’s work participate in readings, performances, and walking tours of locations featured in the book.
Additionally, June 16th marks the anniversary of the Soweto Uprising in 1976, a significant event in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Thousands of black students protested against the compulsory use of Afrikaans in schools, and the brutal response from authorities led to widespread unrest and international condemnation.
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