Misc: What major island lies 250 miles off the south eastern coast of Africa?

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In 1949 ---------- Assante, actor (Q&A, Judge Dredd) born?

In 1949 Armand---------- , actor (Q&A, Judge Dredd) born?

In 1966 ---------- (Basutoland) gains independence from Britain (National Day). ?

In 1966 Lesotho (---------- ) gains independence from Britain (National Day). ?

In 1966 Lesotho (Basutoland) gains independence from ---------- (National Day). ?