6 October 1981Assassination of Anwar SadatAnwar Sadat
Is assassinated by Islamist army officers during a military parade in Cairo.
Historical records for Egypt in 1981, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Is assassinated by Islamist army officers during a military parade in Cairo.
Assassinated by extremist Muslim soldiers
Dies after being shot during the annual military parade commemorating the October War.
Death of Anwar Sadat
Assassinated by extremist Muslim soldiers
Wins confirmation as President in a national referendum after Sadat's assassination.
Appointed Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP)
Assumes the presidency after a national referendum following Sadat's assassination.
Becomes acting President after Sadat's assassination and is confirmed by referendum.
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