On This Day in History
Jomo Kenyatta becomes Kenya's first president
1964Jomo Kenyatta became the first president of the Republic of Kenya. (Jomo Kenyatta)
Also on this day
- 2021 Max Verstappen wins the world championship on the last lap — At the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to become World Drivers' Champion.
- 2000 The U.S. Supreme Court decides Bush v. Gore — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bush v. Gore that the recount of Florida ballots in the presidential election should stop, effectively making George W. Bush the winner.