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1971 in Libya

Explore 2 historical events and records for Libya in 1971.

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Historical records for Libya in 1971

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December

7 December 1971

British Petroleum Interests Nationalised

Gaddafi, Muammar · Tripoli · Chairman of Revolutionary Command Council · Government / Government of Libya

Libya nationalises British Petroleum interests following a dispute with the British government.

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1971

Arab Socialist Union Established

Gaddafi, Muammar · Tripoli · Chairman of Revolutionary Command Council · Government / Government of Libya

Gaddafi establishes the Arab Socialist Union as the republic's authorised political organisation.

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