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1961 in Libya

Explore 2 historical events and records for Libya in 1961.

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Historical records for Libya in 1961

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October

25 October 1961

First Crude Oil Export

al-Said, Muhammad Osman · Marsa el Brega · Prime Minister of Libya · Government / Government of Libya

Libya exports its first commercial shipment of crude oil.

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1961

Sebha

Gaddafi, Muammar Abu Minyar al- · Warfare / Military

Expelled from Sebha for his political activism

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