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1977 in Papua New Guinea

Explore 2 historical events and records for Papua New Guinea in 1977.

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Historical records for Papua New Guinea in 1977

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March

1 March 1977

Governor-General Takes Office

Lokoloko, Tore · Port Moresby · Governor-General of Papua New Guinea · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Tore Lokoloko becomes Governor-General after John Guise

July

July 1977

Election Mandate

Somare, Michael · Port Moresby · Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Somare continues as Prime Minister after the first post-independence national election

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