On June 4, 1976, students in Soweto, South Africa, began protesting against the apartheid regimes policy of enforcing education in Afrikaans. The peaceful demonstration quickly turned violent when police opened fire on the protesters. The incident resulted in the deaths of several students and sparked widespread protests across South Africa. The Soweto Uprising marked a turning point in the struggle against apartheid and was a catalyst for the anti-apartheid movement. The event is commemorated annually and remains a symbol of resistance and the fight for equality.