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1959 in Jordan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Jordan in 1959.

Historical records for Jordan in 1959

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January

Defense Portfolio Relinquished

Rifai, Samir · Amman · Fifth Rifai Cabinet · Government / Government of Jordan

Another cabinet adjustment ended al-Rifai’s tenure as defense minister while he continued as prime minister and foreign minister. The reshuffle changed his official responsibilities in the closing months of the fifth government.

February

Parliamentary Reform

al-Fayez, Faisal · Amman · al-Fayez · Government / Government of Jordan

al-Fayez participates in parliamentary reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

May

End of Longest Premiership

Rifai, Samir · Amman · Fifth Rifai Cabinet · Government / Government of Jordan

Al-Rifai’s fifth government concluded after nearly one year in office. During this administration Jordan had entered the short-lived Arab Federation with Iraq, before the upheavals of July 1958 altered the regional political order.

December

State Visit

al-Fayez, Faisal · Amman · al-Fayez · Government / Government of Jordan

al-Fayez participates in state visit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

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