Cultural Revolution Campaign
Gaddafi calls for popular committees, legal revision and ideological mobilisation throughout Libya.
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1973 in Libya
Explore 6 historical events and records for Libya in 1973.
Historical records for Libya in 1973
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April
Popular Revolution Proclaimed
Gaddafi proclaims a Popular Revolution intended to transform administration, law and political participation.
September
Majority Oil Interests Nationalised
Libya takes majority ownership in the operations of several foreign oil companies.
Other events (month unknown)
Invasion of Chad
Libya is involved in a violent territorial dispute with neighbouring Chad over the Aouzou Strip, which Libya occupied
Libyan Claim to Aouzou Strip
Gaddafi's government asserts sovereignty over the Aouzou Strip during its dispute with Chad.
Occupation of Aouzou Strip
Libyan forces occupy the disputed Aouzou Strip along the northern border of Chad.
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