In which year did the Soweto Uprising occur?

The Soweto Uprising occurred in 1976, marking a significant turning point in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. This uprising was primarily a response to the enforcement of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in black schools, which was met with strong resistance from students in Soweto, a township outside Johannesburg.

On June 16, 1976, thousands of students took to the streets to protest against the education system and its policies, leading to violent clashes with the police. The brutal response to the protest, including the killing of many students, garnered international attention and condemnation, further galvanizing opposition to the apartheid regime within South Africa and around the world. The events of that day are commemorated annually as Youth Day in South Africa, symbolizing the courage and determination of young people in the fight for freedom and equality.

The other options refer to years that are either too early or too late to coincide with this pivotal event in South African history. For example, 1974 precedes the uprising, and while both 1980 and 1984 are within the time frame of increasing resistance to apartheid, they do not represent the specific occurrence of the Soweto Uprising.