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1978 in Dominican Republic

Explore 6 historical events and records for Dominican Republic in 1978.

Historical records for Dominican Republic in 1978

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6Unique records
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5Named events on this page
3Named people on this page
1Places on this page

Other events (month unknown)

Election

Bosch, Juan ยท Party Leader of DLP ยท Politics / DLP

Runs for the presidency but loses

Election

John, Patrick ยท Santo Domingo ยท Prime Minister of Dominican Republic ยท Government / Government of Dominican Republic

The Dominica Labour party wins the election

Independence of Dominica

John, Patrick ยท Prime Minister of Dominican Republic ยท Government / Government of Dominican Republic

Dominica wins independence from Britain

Independence of Dominican Republic

John, Patrick ยท Prime Minister of Dominican Republic ยท Government / Government of Dominican Republic

Dominica wins independence from Britain

President of Dominican Republic

Guzman, Silvestre Antonio ยท President of Dominican Republic ยท Government / Government of Dominican Republic

Appointed President of the Dominican Republic

Prime Minister of Dominican Republic

John, Patrick ยท Prime Minister of Dominican Republic ยท Government / Government of Dominican Republic

Appointed Prime Minister of the Dominican Republic

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