Jun 14 2007
Chinua Achebe wins Booker Prize

From The Guardian:
Maya Jaggi: Chinua Achebe’s long wait for recognition highlights the invisibility of non-western writers.
News: Booker for Achebe
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: My inspiration
Helon Habila: Meeting Achebe
Extract: Things Fall Apart
Guide: Achebe’s life and work