Birth of William Egan Colby
Birth of William Egan Colby
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Egan Colby Biography and Timeline
Follow William Egan Colby through 6 dated historical records for United States of America.
William Egan Colby, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1920–1996Years on this page
1920
1973
Director of Central Intelligence
Appointed Director of the CIA
Role range: 1973-1976
1974
Coup
It is charged that the CIA has spent $8 million to overthrow President Allende
Role range: 1973-1976
Revolution of USA
It is charged that the CIA has spent $8 million to overthrow President Allende
Role range: 1973-1976
1976
Dismissal
Dismissed as Director of the CIA
Role range: 1973-1976
1996
Death of William Egan Colby
Death of William Egan Colby
Records, sources and methodology
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