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1956 in Nicaragua

Explore 2 historical events and records for Nicaragua in 1956.

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Historical records for Nicaragua in 1956

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1956

Assassination of Anastasio Somoza Garcia

Somoza Garcia, Anastasio · President of Nicaragua · Government / Government of Nicaragua

Somoza Garcia is assassinated, succeeded in office by his sons Luis & Anastasio

1956

Death of Anastasio Somoza Garcia

Somoza Garcia, Anastasio · President of Nicaragua · Government / Government of Nicaragua

Death of Anastasio Somoza Garcia, assassinated

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