Coup
Saddam, Adnan, a cousin, & Tulfah, an uncle, threaten Bakr in the Presidential Palace
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1978 in Iraq
Explore 9 historical events and records for Iraq in 1978.
Historical records for Iraq in 1978
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July
Coup
Adnan, a cousin, & Tulfah, an uncle, threaten Bakr in the Presidential Palace
Coup
Adnan, a cousin, & Tulfah, an uncle, threaten Bakr in the Presidential Palace
November
Signs a deal with France for the development of a nuclear reactor
Signs a deal with France for the development of a nuclear reactor
Other events (month unknown)
Assassination of Nayif
Nayif is shot dead on Saddams orders in London
Attempts to create a united Arab front with Syria to oppose Egypts
Attempts to create a united Arab front with Syria to oppose Egypts peace with Israel
Defence Agreement at Damascus
Agrees to unite Syria & Iraqs ministries of foreign affairs, defense & information
Reform of Political Parties
The Baath Party of Iraq announces it wishes to unite with the Baath Party of Syria
Reform of Political Parties
The Baath Party of Iraq announces it wishes to unite with the Baath Party of Syria. Architect of the policy to unite the Syrian & Iraqi Baath Parties
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