The Sharpeville Massacre occurred on March 21, 1960, in the township of Sharpeville, South Africa. It was a pivotal event in the struggle against apartheid, where police opened fire on a peaceful protest against pass laws, which restricted the movement of black South Africans. The incident resulted in the deaths of 69 people and injuries to over 180 others. The massacre drew international condemnation and highlighted the brutality of the apartheid regime. It led to increased resistance against the government and the eventual formation of the African National Congress’s armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe, marking a significant shift in the anti-apartheid movement.