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1972 in Afghanistan

Explore 2 historical events and records for Afghanistan in 1972.

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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1972

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December

12 December 1972

Prime Minister of Afghanistan

Shafiq, Mohammad Musa · Kabul · Prime Minister of Afghanistan · Government / Government of Afghanistan

Mohammad Musa Shafiq becomes the monarchy's final prime minister.

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1972

Famine

Shah, Mohammad Zahir · Kabul · Government / Government of Afghanistan

The government struggles to answer severe drought and famine, increasing criticism of the monarchy.

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