16 July 1975President of IraqAhmed Hassan al- Bakr
Appointed President of Iraq, announced by al-Bakr on the eve of 17th July celebrations
Historical records for Iraq in 1975, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Appointed President of Iraq, announced by al-Bakr on the eve of 17th July celebrations
Officially retires for health reasons
After the nuclear reactor deal with France declares there will be an Arab atomic bomb
Helps negotiate the purchase of Mirage-F1 fighter planes from France
Settles some conflicts with the Kurds & border claims with Iran
Settles some conflicts with the Kurds & border claims with Iran
Take by Chirac on a tour of Provence. Deputizes for Bakr during his ill health & recieves Jaques Chirac
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