Appointment as Prime Minister
Gaddafi assumes the office of Prime Minister while chairing the Revolutionary Command Council.
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1970 in Libya
Explore 11 historical events and records for Libya in 1970.
Historical records for Libya in 1970
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January
Coup
Assumes power in Libya, age 27
June
Wheelus Air Base Evacuation
The last United States forces leave Wheelus Air Base under the revolutionary government.
September
Coup
Gaddafi is announced to the Libyan people as the new Commander in Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces
President of Libya
Gaddafi is announced to the Libyan people as the new Commander in Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces
Coup
It was announced to the public that Gaddafi is the Chairman of the RCC
Revolutionary Command Council
It was announced to the public that Gaddafi is the Chairman of the RCC
Arab Nationalist Leadership
Gaddafi seeks a wider Arab leadership role following the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Oil Price Negotiations
Gaddafi's government secures higher prices and improved revenue terms from foreign oil companies.
October
Expulsion of Italian Settlers
The government orders remaining Italian settlers to leave and confiscates their property.
Other events (month unknown)
Nationalization
Libya pressures foreign oil companies and begins a broader state takeover of oil revenues
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