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1979 in Saudi Arabia

Explore 2 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 1979.

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Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1979

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November

20 November 1979

Grand Mosque Seizure

Al Saud, Fahd bin Abdulaziz · Mecca · Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia · Warfare / Military

Supports government coordination during the operation to restore the mosque.

20 November 1979

Grand Mosque Seizure

Al Saud, Khalid bin Abdulaziz · Mecca · Warfare / Military

Directs the state response to the seizure of the Grand Mosque.

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