7 January 1986United States Economic SanctionsMuammar Gaddafi
The United States imposes broad economic sanctions against Libya over alleged support for terrorism.
Historical records for Libya in 1986, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The United States imposes broad economic sanctions against Libya over alleged support for terrorism.
United States and Libyan forces clash over Libya's maritime claim in the Gulf of Sidra.
The United States accuses Libya of directing the bombing of the La Belle discotheque.
The United States attacks Libyan facilities after linking the government to international terrorism.
United States aircraft strike military targets around Benghazi during Operation El Dorado Canyon.
Gaddafi survives United States air strikes on Tripoli during Operation El Dorado Canyon.
Gaddafi maintains that the Gulf of Sidra south of his declared line forms Libyan waters.
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