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1957 in South Africa

Explore 3 historical events and records for South Africa in 1957.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1957

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1957

Anthem-National

Strijdom, Johennes Gerhardus · Prime Minister of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

"The Call of South Africa" becomes the only South African national anthem

1957

Independence of South Africa

Strijdom, Johennes Gerhardus · Simons Town · Prime Minister of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

The Union takes over the British naval base at Simons Town

1957

Union takes over the British naval base at Simons Town

Strijdom, Johennes Gerhardus · Simons Town · Prime Minister of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

The Union takes over the British naval base at Simons Town

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