Assassination of Anwar Sadat
Is assassinated by Islamist army officers during a military parade in Cairo.
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1981 in Egypt
Explore 9 historical events and records for Egypt in 1981.
Historical records for Egypt in 1981
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October
Assassination of Anwar Sadat
Assassinated by extremist Muslim soldiers
Death of Anwar Sadat
Dies after being shot during the annual military parade commemorating the October War.
Death of Anwar Sadat
Death of Anwar Sadat
Death of Anwar Sadat
Assassinated by extremist Muslim soldiers
Presidential Referendum
Wins confirmation as President in a national referendum after Sadat's assassination.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP)
President of Egypt
Assumes the presidency after a national referendum following Sadat's assassination.
Presidential Succession
Becomes acting President after Sadat's assassination and is confirmed by referendum.
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