1959Commercial Oil DiscoveryMuhammad Idris al-Senussi Idris I
Major commercial oil discoveries begin transforming Libya's public finances and foreign relations.
Historical records for Libya in 1959, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Major commercial oil discoveries begin transforming Libya's public finances and foreign relations.
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