Dec22026
Death of Gen. Oyite-Ojok
The army Chief of Staff died when his helicopter crashed in Nakasongola District.
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Dates to remember
While we wait for the next festival or gathering to be announced, here are days that matter in the story of Lango, with the next time each one comes round.
Dec32026
Birth of John Akii-Bua
The future Olympic champion was born in Lira.
In 32 days · 77 years agoDec282026
Birth of Milton Obote
Apollo Milton Obote was born at Akokoro village in Apac.
In 57 days · 101 years agoFeb212027
International Mother Language Day
UNESCO marks the day each year for the world’s languages: a good day to learn, speak and record Leb Lango.
In 112 daysApr152027
Birth of Gen. David Oyite-Ojok
The Lango army officer who helped lead the 1979 war that removed Idi Amin was born in Lira District.
In 165 days · 87 years agoJun202027
Death of John Akii-Bua
Uganda’s first Olympic champion died in Kampala, aged 47, and was given a state funeral.
In 231 days · 30 years agoJul12027
Lira becomes a city
Lira Municipality became Lira City on 1 July 2020. Dokolo (2006), Otuke (2009), Alebtong and Kole (2010) and Kwania (2018) also began on 1 July.
In 242 days · 7 years agoSep22027
Akii-Bua wins Olympic gold
John Akii-Bua won the 400 metres hurdles at the Munich Games in a world record 47.82 seconds, the first Olympic gold for Uganda.
In 305 days · 55 years agoOct92027
Uganda’s independence
Uganda became independent in 1962 with Milton Obote, born in Akokoro, Apac, as its first Prime Minister.
In 342 days · 65 years agoKnow of an event?
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