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1980 in Nicaragua

Explore 4 historical events and records for Nicaragua in 1980.

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Historical records for Nicaragua in 1980

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July

17 July 1980

Exile of Anastasio Somoza

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

Forced to resign after a civel war with the Sandanistas & takes refuge in Miami

September

17 September 1980

Assassination of Anastasio Somoza Debayle

Somoza Debayle, Anastasio · Asuncion · Former President of Nicaragua · Government / Government of Nicaragua

Is assassinated in Paraguay after exile from Nicaragua.

17 September 1980

Death of Anastasio Somoza Debayle

Somoza Debayle, Anastasio · Asuncion · Former President of Nicaragua · Government / Government of Nicaragua

Dies after an armed attack on his vehicle in Paraguay.

17 September 1980

Death of Anastasio Somoza Debayle

Somoza Debayle, Anastasio · Asuncion · Politics / Liberal Nationalist Party

Death of Anastasio Somoza Debayle

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