16 January 1970Appointment as Prime MinisterMuammar Gaddafi
Gaddafi assumes the office of Prime Minister while chairing the Revolutionary Command Council.
Historical records for Libya in 1970, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Gaddafi assumes the office of Prime Minister while chairing the Revolutionary Command Council.
Assumes power in Libya, age 27
The last United States forces leave Wheelus Air Base under the revolutionary government.
Gaddafi is announced to the Libyan people as the new Commander in Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces
Gaddafi is announced to the Libyan people as the new Commander in Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces
It was announced to the public that Gaddafi is the Chairman of the RCC
It was announced to the public that Gaddafi is the Chairman of the RCC
Gaddafi seeks a wider Arab leadership role following the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser.
Gaddafi's government secures higher prices and improved revenue terms from foreign oil companies.
The government orders remaining Italian settlers to leave and confiscates their property.
Libya pressures foreign oil companies and begins a broader state takeover of oil revenues
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