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1960 in Cyprus

Explore 2 historical events and records for Cyprus in 1960.

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Historical records for Cyprus in 1960

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August

16 August 1960

President of Cyprus

Makarios, Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos · President of Cyprus · Government / Government of Cyprus

Assumes the office of President of Cyprus

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1960

Vice President

Denktash, Rauf · Vice President · Government / Government of Cyprus

Appointed Vice President by the British when establishing an independent Cyprus

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