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Remembering Steve Biko: Anti-Apartheid Activist Dies in Custody

On September 12, 1977, Steve Biko, a prominent anti-apartheid activist, died in police custody, sparking global outrage. This day also marks significant historical events, including maritime disasters and landmark legal rulings.

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