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1975 in Libya

Explore 4 historical events and records for Libya in 1975.

Historical records for Libya in 1975

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August

Failed Revolutionary Command Council Coup

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

A coup attempt involving Revolutionary Command Council member Omar Muhayshi fails.

Revolutionary Command Council Purge

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

The failed coup weakens internal opposition and leads to a purge of dissident officers.

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Green Book Publication Begins

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

Gaddafi publishes the first volume of The Green Book outlining his political doctrine.

Jamahiriya Ideology Developed

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

Gaddafi develops the mass-state concept later used to reorganise Libya's political system.

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