Rioting in Soweto

Black students protesting against the compulsory teaching of Dutch-based Afrikaans in schools charge during a riot in Soweto. Police opened fire on 10,000 after tear gas failed to curb them. At least six people were killed and at least 40 injured in the day-long rioting. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
Black students protesting against the compulsory teaching of Dutch-based Afrikaans in schools charge during a riot in Soweto. Police opened fire on 10,000 after tear gas failed to curb them. At least six people were killed and at least 40 injured in the day-long rioting. (Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)
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June 16, 1976
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