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1998 in Lebanon

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Historical records for Lebanon in 1998

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October

15 October 1998

Election of Emile Lahoud

Lahoud, Emile · Beirut · President of Lebanon · Government / Government of Lebanon

Parliament elects army commander Emile Lahoud as President of Lebanon, preparing the transfer of office from Elias Hrawi the following month.

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