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1980 in Papua New Guinea

Explore 2 historical events and records for Papua New Guinea in 1980.

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Historical records for Papua New Guinea in 1980

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March

11 March 1980

First Premiership Ends

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

Somare leaves office after his first period as Prime Minister

11 March 1980

Prime Minister Takes Office

Chan, Julius · Port Moresby · Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Julius Chan becomes Prime Minister after Somare loses parliamentary support

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