When was Soweto Day's name change to Youth Day?

Soweto Day was officially renamed Youth Day in 1996. This change was made to honor the significance of the June 16, 1976, student uprisings in Soweto, where young people protested against the enforcement of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in schools. Youth Day is now commemorated annually in South Africa to celebrate the role of youth in the struggle against apartheid.