1 March 1959Exile of Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos MakariosMikhail Khristodolou Mouskos Makarios
Makarios ends his exile & returns to Cyprus
Historical records for Cyprus in 1959, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Makarios ends his exile & returns to Cyprus
Elected President of the Republic of Cyprus
Elected President of the Republic of Cyprus
The British grant Cyprus its independence & appoint Makarios President. The British forbid Cyprus to unify with Greece
Appointed President of Cyprus
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