The Nigerian Civil War began when Nigerian troops invaded Biafra.
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Riots broke out between Muslims and Christians, in Nigeria, over the Miss World Competition, which killed around 250 and left over 10,000 people homeless.
The Republic of Biafra is proclaimed.
Nigeria, Africa, gained its independence from British rule.
Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became the first African and first woman to lead the World Trade Organization.
