14 February 1977Loya JirgaMohammad Daoud Khan
A Loya Jirga ratifies a constitution concentrating executive power in the presidency.
Historical records for Afghanistan in 1977, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
A Loya Jirga ratifies a constitution concentrating executive power in the presidency.
Daoud signs a constitution creating a centralized presidential and one-party republic.
The Loya Jirga unanimously elects Daoud president for a six-year term.
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