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1978 in Senegal

Explore 3 historical events and records for Senegal in 1978.

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Historical records for Senegal in 1978

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February

26 February 1978

President Re-Elected

Senghor, Leopold Sedar · Dakar · President of Senegal · Government / Republic of Senegal

Senghor wins his final presidential election

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1978

First World Heritage Sites Listed

M'Bow, Amadou-Mahtar · Paris · Director General of UNESCO · Arts / Cultural Heritage

UNESCO inscribed the first World Heritage properties, establishing the initial international list of outstanding cultural and natural sites.

1978

Nubian Campaign Committee Reorganised

M'Bow, Amadou-Mahtar · Aswan Dam · Director General of UNESCO · Arts / Cultural Heritage

UNESCO reorganised the campaign's Executive Committee as international efforts focused on completing the final relocation operations.

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