26 August 1966 Posted on August 25, 2012 by Staff The Namibian War of Independence begins with the battle at Omugulugwombashe. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Our flag is red, white and blue, but our nation is a rainbow -- red, yellow, brown, black and white -- and we're all precious in God's sight." Jesse Jackson — Click here for more from Jesse Jackson Related posts: 8 September 1966 9 October 1966 26 August 1920