Sharpeville Massacre

The Sharpeville Massacre occurred on March 21, 1960, in Sharpeville, South Africa, during the struggle against apartheid, a system of racial segregation. Thousands of black South Africans protested against pass laws, which restricted their movement. Police opened fire on the unarmed crowd, killing 69 people and wounding many others. This event drew international attention to the brutality of apartheid and intensified the anti-apartheid movement. It marked a turning point that increased global pressure on the South African government and highlighted the struggle for equality and human rights for black South Africans.