6 April 1652 Posted on April 5, 2022 by Staff At the Cape of Good Hope, Dutch sailor Jan van Riebeeck establishes a resupply camp that eventually becomes Cape Town. Famous Words of Inspiration..."No general can fight his battles alone. He must depend upon his lieutenants, and his success depends upon his ability to select the right man for the right place." Philip Armour — Click here for more from Philip Armour Related posts: 7 September 1986 6 April 1973 25 July 1993 16 April 1972 12 April 1980 15 April 1945 30 April 1871 30 April 1871 20 December 1985 6 August 1964