What happened on 21 march 1960?

On March 21, 1960, the Sharpeville Massacre occurred in South Africa, where police opened fire on a crowd of demonstrators protesting against the apartheid pass laws. This event resulted in the deaths of 69 people and injuries to many others, sparking international outrage and condemnation of the apartheid regime. The massacre marked a significant turning point in the anti-apartheid movement, leading to increased activism and resistance against racial segregation in South Africa.