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1975 in Saudi Arabia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 1975.

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Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1975

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March

25 March 1975

Succession of King Khalid

Al Saud, Fahd bin Abdulaziz · Riyadh · Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia · House / House of Saud

Becomes crown prince following King Khalid's accession.

25 March 1975

Succession of King Khalid

Al Saud, Khalid bin Abdulaziz · Riyadh · House / House of Saud

Succeeds King Faisal as the fourth king of Saudi Arabia.

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1975

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Al Saud, Fahd bin Abdulaziz · Riyadh · Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Supports industrial planning for the two new development cities.

1975

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Al Saud, Khalid bin Abdulaziz · Riyadh · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Establishes the Royal Commission to develop Jubail and Yanbu.

1975

Succession

Faisal II · House / House of Saud

Succeeds as King of Saudi Arabia

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