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1974 in Ethiopia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Ethiopia in 1974.

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Historical records for Ethiopia in 1974

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February

February 1974

Prime Minister of Ethiopia

Makonnen, Endelkatchew · Prime Minister of Ethiopia · Government / Government of Ethiopia

Appointed Prime MInister of Ethiopia

February 1974

Reform of Government

Makonnen, Endelkatchew · Prime Minister of Ethiopia · Government / Government of Ethiopia

Reforms the Government after the famine of 1973

Other events (month unknown)

1974

Constitution of Ethiopia

Benti, Teferi · Brigadier · Government / Government of Ethiopia

Power passes to the "Provisional Military Administrative Council" formed by Benti

1974

Coup

Benti, Teferi · Brigadier · Revolution / Revolution of Ethiopia

Power passes to the "Provisional Military Administrative Council" formed by Benti. A force of junior army officers depose Haille Selassie & Makonnen

1974

Coup

Haile Selassie I · Revolution / Revolution of Ethiopia

Ousted by military coup

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