Arrest of Saddam Hussein
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Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1966 in Iraq
Explore 4 historical events and records for Iraq in 1966.
Historical records for Iraq in 1966
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July
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Death of Abd al-Rahman Aref
Death of Abd al-Salam Aref, killed in a helicopter crash
Death of Abdul Salam Arif
Death of Abdul Salam Arif, killed in a helicopter crash
President of Iraq
Appointed President of Iraq, succeeds his brother
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