Multiple choice

Which one of the following international days is observed on the day of the Sharpeville massacre?

  1. International Day of Education (24 January)

  2. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March)

  3. World Humanitarian Day (19 August)

  4. International Day for Tolerance (16 November)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sharpeville massacre occurred on 21 March 1960. The UN designated this date as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.